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WISDOM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-30 published
ERLEY, Harry
Retired from Toronto Board of Education. It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Harry ERLEY on Monday, November 28, 2005 at St. Joseph's Health Centre in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Bernice, née WISDOM, for 54 years. Loving father of Kathleen PARK, Thomas (Lynne) and Robert (Charlene). Deeply missed by his grandchildren Michelle LORENZ (Michael,) Laura CURRY (Michael,) Dawn and Riley and two great-grandchildren Emily CURRY and Joshua LORENZ. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, December 2nd, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Pine Hills Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.

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WISE o@ca.on.kent_county.wallaceburg.wallaceburg_courier_press 2005-07-06 published
CROTHERS, Clara F. (née WISE)
Mrs. Clara F. CROTHERS a resident of Wallaceburg passed away on Friday, July 1, 2005 at C.K.H.A. "Sydenham Campus", at the age of 101. Clara was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was a daughter of the late Michael A. and Anna Maria (DAMON) WISE. She had resided in Wallaceburg all of her maried life (76 years) and was a member of Trinity United Church, as well as a former member of the Wallaceburg Horticultural Society. Beloved wife of the late A.J. Bert CROTHERS (1967.) Dear mother of Hortense (Honey) DAWE. Loving grandmother of Penny ROOSE and Peter DRIESSEN of Port Lambton and Sandy and Peter VANDE VELDE of Wallaceburg. Great grandmother of Heather and Jeff FIELDS, Mandy ROOSE and partner Larry MARTIN and Eric VANDE VELDE. Great great grandmother of Zachary FIELDS. Predeceased by her sisters Laurie, Mary and Hortense and by her brothers Michael, Frank and Arthur. Also predeceased by a son-in-law Robert DAWE (2000) and a granddaughter LeeAnn (1964.) The late Clara F. CROTHERS rested at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home, 639 Elgin Street in Wallaceburg until Monday, July 4, 2005 when funeral services were held in the chapel of the funeral home at 2 p.m. with Bonnie HARVEY, Officiant. Mrs. Barbara MYERS presided at the organ and Mrs. Lois MYERS sang "Precious Lord and Take My Hand." Pall bearers were Peter VANDE VELDE, Peter DRIESSEN, Jeff FIELDS, Larry MARTIN, Doug BABBITT and Brian BOOK. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery, Wallaceburg. As an expression of sympathy donations to Fairfield Park Memorial Gardens may be left at the funeral home. As a living memorial a tree will be planted in Nicholls Memorial Forest in memory of Clara F. CROTHERS.

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WISE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-19 published
STAFFORD fought for the little guy
By Eric BUNNELL, Special to The Free Press
Saint Thomas -- Harold STAFFORD was remembered yesterday as a passionate advocate for the little guy, a benefactor who hid behind bluster, and a politician whose strong principals may have cost him a seat at the cabinet table. STAFFORD, a colourful and often controversial former Saint Thomas lawyer, died yesterday at his home at 83.
His was a life that his friend Bill JOHNSON, a fellow lawyer and Liberal, said yesterday may be impossible to sum up.
"He was such an intrinsically unique character that there are no parallels. There was only one mould and I think they broke it when they made Harold," he said.
"He would have been 84 on April 20. But Harold was like the Mississippi. You just expected him to continue to roll on."
Tributes yesterday came from as far away as Florida, including fellow former member of Parliament Eugene WHELAN, a prominent former agriculture minister.
"He served his country in many ways. Some people disagreed with him but to those of us who knew him, he was a darn good Canadian."
A native of New Brunswick, STAFFORD was introduced to Saint Thomas and his future wife, Betty during the Second World War. He came to the city as an air force sergeant who taught Commonwealth air crew.
Educated at the University of New Brunswick and the London School of Economics, STAFFORD was called to the bar in 1953 in Brantford and opened a Saint Thomas practice in 1955.
JOHNSON was a political science student studying Liberal fortunes in Elgin when he joined a candidate search in the riding and met STAFFORD, whom he subsequently recommended to the party.
JOHNSON, who later articled under STAFFORD, said there were two sides to the man -- gruff in public, but huge-hearted in private.
"He was a guy with a heart as big as the world. No one knows the good works he did, because of his bluff, curmudgeonly behaviour," he said.
He recalled STAFFORD once defended a 12-year-old boy hauled before the court on a charge of stealing a bicycle.
"His parents were as poor as church mice and this kid didn't have much chance of having anything. Harold not only defended the young man, but he went and bought him a bike."
JOHNSON said STAFFORD "had very strong principles and he would not vary from them."
STAFFORD's dislike of Pierre TRUDEAU was no secret, yet when the former Liberal prime minister died, STAFFORD was gracious in his tribute.
Driven to defend his clients, STAFFORD's principles also may have cost him his law practice.
He was forced in 2000 to resign from the bar as a condition of the Crown withdrawing a charge of obstruction of justice, arising from an allegation STAFFORD tried to influence a witness.
The allegation was never proved and STAFFORD continued to work as a paralegal.
After two failed bids, STAFFORD was elected Elgin member of Parliament in 1965 under then prime minister Lester PEARSON.
He retired from active politics following his 1972 defeat by Tory John WISE but maintained his interest in politics.
STAFFORD's hours and his late-night phone calls were the stuff of local legend.
JOHNSON recalled one judge giving weight to a client's alibi when the man testified he was in STAFFORD's office at 1 a.m.
WHELAN also remembered STAFFORD's ability to work long hours, as did former city lawyer Marietta ROBERTS, a former member of provincial parliament and now a judge.
"Harold had a brilliant mind and he was a very bright man," WHELAN said. "He'd stay up and work until two o'clock in the morning on cases or the work he had to do for Parliament. He had the stamina of four or five people."
Said Roberts of STAFFORD: "He lived life to the fullest and he gave his time and energy to the community for a number of years."
"Mind you," she added, "it might be 3 a.m."
Visitation hours for STAFFORD at Williams Funeral Home in St. Thomas are tomorrow from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The funeral service is Friday at Knox Presbyterian Church at 1 p.m.

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WISE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-26 published
FORD, Ruby (née ELLIOT/ELLIOTT)
A resident of Ridgetown, Ruby FORD passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham on Friday, March 25, 2005 at the age of 80 years. Born in Howard Township, the daughter of the late William James and Ella May (KEMP) ELLIOT/ELLIOTT. Beloved wife of Harvey FORD. Dear mother of Cheryl SIMPSON of Burlington, Bonnie BADOVINAC and her husband George of Brampton and Dennis FORD of Windsor. Loved by her grandchildren Shane FORD, Kori O'LEARY, David BADOVINAC, Laura BADOVINAC, Christopher SIMPSON and his wife Tricia, and Scott SIMPSON and his wife Amanda. Great-grandmother of Brady, Kailey, Hailey, Lainey and Liam. Sister of Gladys RYCKMAN of Ridgetown, and the late Edna DURFY and Myrta WISE. Mrs. FORD was a member of Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church and the W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church. The family will receive Friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main St. E, Ridgetown on Saturday 7: 00-9:00 p.m. and Sunday 2: 00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral service at the funeral Home on Monday, March 28, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Tom RUTHERFORD of Saint Thomas officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Donations made by cheque to the charity of choice appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

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WISE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-31 published
REVINGTON, Sara Bernice
Sara Bernice REVINGTON, suddenly at Kensington Village Nursing Home on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Wesley REVINGTON. Dear mother of Ron REVINGTON and his wife Carrie, Anne WILSON and her husband Joe, Don REVINGTON and his wife Betty, Audrey HEPBURN and her late husband Tom, Norene McNAUGHTON and her husband Harry, Glen REVINGTON and Jocelyn, and Fred REVINGTON. Loving grandmother of Matthew and Adam. Predeceased by Leroy REVINGTON, Dr. Harvey REVINGTON and Rose REVINGTON and her sisters Marjorie WISE and Beatrice WOODS and her brothers Ron and Jack GOLLINGS. A private memorial service will be conducted in the James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 St. James Street at Richmond on Friday, April 1st. Memorial contributions to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind would be gratefully acknowledged.

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WISE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-27 published
PARDEY, Jack V.
Jack V. PARDEY of Saint Thomas, passed away at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of 52 years to Maria “Mary” (BUSVEK) PARDEY. Dearly loved father of Debbie WALTERS and her husband Mark and cherished grandfather of Michael and Erin WALTERS, all of St. Thomas. Dear brother of Joyce CROCKER and her husband Ed, William PARDEY (late Elaine,) all of Saint Thomas, Jean GREENWOOD and her husband Glen of St. Augustine, Florida, Donald PARDEY and his wife Mary Lou of Eden and Douglas PARDEY and his wife Linda of Saint Thomas. Dear brother-in-law of Helen SCHLOTTER (late Conrad) of Hamilton, Karlo and Janet BUSVEK of Sagdall, Florida, late Rudy and late Maria BUSVEK. Also fondly remembered by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Born in Saint Thomas, April 29, 1930, son of the late Victor and Jessie (WISE) PARDEY. He was a retired supervisor at Clevite and a member of Saint Anne's Roman Catholic Church, Saint Thomas. Jack enjoyed his winters spent in Florida, was an avid gardener, enjoyed golf and was a volunteer driver who took patients to the dialysis unit in London. He proudly built three of the family homes. His greatest joy in life was his family, especially his grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington Street, Saint Thomas on Thursday 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 Friday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in Holy Angels' Cemetery. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home Thursday at 7 p.m. Memorial donations to The Arthritis Society grateful ly acknowledged.

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WISE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-17 published
THOMAS, Eva▼ (née GORDON)
Eva a resident of Orangeville and formerly of R.R.#3 Newbury, passed away peacefully at Headwater Hospital, Orangeville on Tuesday June 14, 2005 at the age of 92. Born in Dundas, Ontario daughter of the late Jack and Alice (SHARP) GORDON. Beloved▼ wife of the late Earl THOMAS (1988.) Loving mother of John "Jack" and Irene THOMAS of Caledon East, William "Bill" and Natalia TROTMAN of Toronto. Loving grandmother of John THOMAS, Sherry THOMAS both of Caledon East, Dale and Irene THOMAS of Violet Hill, Terri and Phillip POTTER of Guelph, Bill Jr. and Katie TROTMAN, and Michael TROTMAN all of Toronto. Loving great-grandmother of Brandon THOMAS, Ryan▼ POTTER and Stephanie TROTMAN. Sadly missed by good Friends Frank WISE of Caldeon East. Predeceased by a brother Eddie GORDON. The▼ THOMAS family will receive Friends at the Badder and Robinson Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 211 Elm St. Bothwell (519-695-2716) on Saturday June 18, 2005 from 12: 00 noon until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Joye PLATFORD of the Wardsville Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment Oakland Cemetery, Mosa Twp. Donations may be made by cheque at the funeral home to the Wardsville Presbyterian Church.

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WISE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-15 published
WILSON, Everette▼ Patrick▼
Everette Patrick WILSON passed away peacefully in his parents' arms on August 12th, 2005 at St. Joseph's Health Centre where he was born on August 7th, 2005. Beloved baby son of Carolyn (Cara) (DONNELLY) DONNELLY- WILSON and Shane WILSON. Brother to Avigail. Precious grand_son of Romaine and Sam GADDIS, Carol DONNELLY and Jim DONNELLY. Dearly▼ loved nephew to Jamie DONNELLY, Laura (née DONNELLY) and Pat McCORMALLY, Tasha▼ DONNELLY and her friend Justin COMMU, Cheyenne▼ and Rebekhah WILSON and Chisum WILSON. His short life was also shared by Rose DONNELLY, Peggy▼ SULLIVAN, Julia SULLIVAN and Brian HARVEY. For▼ the extraordinary care and compassion shown to Everette and his family, we will be forever grateful to Dr. Hatim AL- TURKISTANI, Dr. O. DASILVA, Dr. R. NATALE and all the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurses (especially Sara, Sandra, Deanna, Marie and Carol). Friends and relatives may call at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Pius X Church, 777 Valetta Street, on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. Celebrant will be Father Paul WISE of Atlantic City. For those preferring donations, please consider the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - St Joseph's Health Foundation or the Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types, Inc. (F.I.R.S.T.).

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WISE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-16 published
WILSON, Everette▲ Patrick▲
Everette Patrick WILSON passed away peacefully in his parents' arms on August 12th, 2005 at St. Joseph's Health Centre where he was born on August 7th, 2005. Beloved baby son of Carolyn (Cara) DONNELLY- WILSON and Shane WILSON. Brother to Avigail. Precious grand_son of Romaine and Sam GADDIS, Carol DONNELLY and Jim DONNELLY. Dearly▲ loved nephew to Jamie DONNELLY, Laura (nee DONNELLY) and Pat McCORMALLY, Tasha▲ DONNELLY and her friend Justin COMMU, Cheyenne▲ and Rebekhah WILSON and Chisum WILSON. His short life was also shared by Rose DONNELLY, Peggy▲ SULLIVAN, Julia SULLIVAN and Brian HARVEY. For▲ the extraordinary care and compassion shown to Everette and his family, we will be forever grateful to Dr. Hatim AL- TURKISTANI, Dr. O. DASILVA, Dr. R. NATALE and all the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurses (especially Sara, Sandra, Deanna, Marie and Carol). Friends and relatives may call at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Pius X Church, 777 Valetta Street, on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. Celebrant will be Father Paul WISE of Atlantic City. Interment Oakland Cemetery. Everette's family will be grateful for floral tributes. For those preferring donations, please consider the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - St Joseph's Health Foundation or the Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types, Inc. (F.I.R.S.T.).

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WISE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-27 published
McNAIR, John Beverly
After and strong and courageous battle, John Beverly McNAIR passed away peacefully on the evening of August 25, 2005 in his 65th year. He will be greatly missed by his daughter Bonnie and son-in-law Andrew GEDDES and son John Brian McNAIR and step children Melissa and Rick HENDERSON. Also survived by grandchildren Jared, Lauren and Brian. John was lovingly supported by his sisters (Bernice) and Wilfred MANN, (Marie) and Alec VOICIN, (Shirley) and Cyril WISE and his brother (Grant) and Jean McNAIR. Predeceased by his brothers Ross, Scott and David. An open house will be held Monday August 28, 2005 at the Carling Heights Clubhouse, 83 Eliott Street at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Optimist Club. Forest City Cremation Services.

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WISE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-09 published
MARSH, John Cowman
At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Thursday, September 8, 2005 John Cowman MARSH of London in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Betty (WISE) MARSH. Dear father of John MARSH and his wife Wendy of Vancouver, Bradley MARSH and his wife Patty of Ottawa and Paul MARSH and his wife Carol of London. Dear brother of Frank MARSH of London and the late William MARSH. Dear brother-in-law of Audrey MARSH. Also loved by his grandchildren, Joshua, Rachel, Anna, Erik, Patrick, Victoria, Madeline, Jennifer and Harrison. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral service will be conducted at St. James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London on Monday, September 12th at 11: 00 a.m. with Archdeacon Ken ANDERSON and Reverend Canon K. Sam THOMAS officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to London Health Sciences Foundation, Daily Nocturnal Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, N6C 2R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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WISE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-24 published
FEAGAN, Margaret R. (née NIXON)
A resident of Ridgetown, Margaret R. (NIXON) FEAGAN, died peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham, on November 21, 2005. Born July 28, 1919, daughter of the late Hilton and Hilda (DICKSON/DIXON) NIXON. Beloved wife of the late Harris S. (Feag) FEAGAN (October 2005.) Sister of the late Jean (Harold) WILSON (1981,) Helen (Douglas) WISE (1960) and Jack NIXON (1923.) Survived by a niece Susanne WISE of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Ridgetown was Marg and "Feags" home for 60 years. Margaret enjoyed playing Basketball, and was well known as a women's basketball referee in the Chatham-Kent region. She was very active in the Ridgetown Well Baby Clinic, Brownies, Curling, Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire and the Ridgetown Museum. Cremation has taken place, and a private interment of cremated remains will be held at a later date. Donations made by cheque to the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada would be appreciated and may be sent to the McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street, Ridgetown, Ontario, N0P 2C0. Arrangements were entrusted to McKinlay Funeral Home, Ridgetown. (519-674-3141). Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

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WISE o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2005-11-30 published
MORLEY, James Stanley
At his residence in Wasaga Beach on Sunday, November 20, 2005 in his 73rd year. Stepfather to Wayne WISE of Zephyr and Marie WISE- COLLINS of Cannington. Brother to June JARVIS of Elliott Lake and Charlie WISE of Collingwood. Jim is predeceased by his wife Dorothy MORLEY (September 5, 1994.) Visitation was held at the Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 132 River Road East, Wasaga Beach. (705-429-1040) Friday, November 25, 2005 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A Memorial Service and Masonic Service were conducted in the chapel at 1 p.m. Cremation. Donation may be made to the Heart and Stroke and the Diabetes Foundation.
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WISE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-01-12 published
BROWN, Rose▼
At Mount Sinai Hospital on January 11th, 2005. Beloved wife of the late David. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Morley, Glennie and Nathan. Cherished Bubie of Ira and Joanna. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Louis and Jean WISE, Myer▼ and Gail WISE, Sam and Yetta BROWN and the late Morris and Pauline WISE and Anne and Ben ZIMMERMAN. Funeral▼ Service▼ will be held on Wednesday, January 12th, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. at Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350 Steeles Avenue West, Thornhill. Interment at Bathurst Lawn Cemetery. Shiva to be observed at 8 Covington Road, PH 206, Toronto. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Association for Soldiers of Israel, (416) 783-3053.

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WISE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-01-27 published
BAIRD, John Peter
At Toronto, on Tuesday, January 25, 2005, at 4: 00 p.m., John, at age 91, peacefully slipped away to his eternal rest surrounded by his family and secure in his faith, both of which were so very important to him. Loving and cherished husband of Margaret (Peggy) for 64 years. Dear father of Jennifer and her husband Randy REESE, Janet CALLAGHAN and her partner Jeff BUTLER. He is remembered lovingly and proudly by his grandchildren Vanessa and her husband Boaz AXELRAD, Lindsey and her husband Jordan BLACK, Brendan CALLAGHAN, Courtenay WISE, Miranda CALLAGHAN, Darcy CALLAGHAN and his fiancée Taissa PRYCHODKO, and by his great-grandchildren Neeve and Kai AXELRAD and Zoe BLACK. John led a full and remarkable life that began in Newcastle upon Tyne on November 23, 1913. He joined the British Army as a very young man and rose to the rank of Major on a journey that took him to India with the Royal Horse Artillery, Singapore and Europe as well as North Africa, Iraq, Egypt and Italy during World War 2. One of John's joys later in life was the time he spent as a retiree working as a court clerk for the family court of Ontario. John learned a lot about the fine work and difficult decisions that must be wrestled with on a daily basis by the lawyers and judges in their efforts to protect a fair and just society. John never stopped learning and was always deeply interested in public affairs and international politics. Though he spent many years as a soldier, he was deeply saddened by the expansion of violence and wars throughout the world, especially the involvement of foreign troops that escalate these circumstances and expose the soldiers to unnecessary danger. A mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 78 Clifton Road (at St. Clair Avenue East), on Saturday, January 29th, at 1: 30 p.m.

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WISE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-25 published
Harold STAFFORD, Lawyer 1921-2005
Lawyer who rode the Trudeaumania wave to hold onto a seat in Parliament later faced charges of fraud, theft and breach of trust
By Tom HAWTHORN, Special to The Globe and Mail, Friday, February 25, 2005 - Page S7
As a criminal defence lawyer, Harold STAFFORD anticipated spending much of his life in court. He could not have imagined in law school that he would be doing so as a defendant.
Mr. STAFFORD, who has died at age 83, was a prominent lawyer in Saint Thomas, Ontario, representing clients charged as petty thieves, failed killers and fraud artists.
His experiences with such a wide spectrum of citizenry perhaps prepared him for a career in politics, during which he served seven years as a Liberal member of Parliament.
In the years following his defeat at the polls, Mr. STAFFORD found himself dealing with a succession of personal legal troubles in cases serious, bizarre, and whimsical. Most seriously, he faced fraud charges in court for 4½ years before the matter was stayed.
In 1984, Mr. STAFFORD and another businessman were charged with fraud, theft and criminal breach of trust in the handling of more than $60,000 from the accounts of a cemetery in Woodstock, Ontario
As most of the money had been repaid by the time charges were brought, lawyers for Mr. STAFFORD and his co-accused sought to have the case dismissed for violating the fundamental justice provisions of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. According to press reports, their application was rejected by a district court judge. That decision was upheld by the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.
A stay of proceedings was at last ordered in June, 1988, after a Crown attorney told a district court judge that exhibits were missing. Earlier, court was told that the charges caused Mr. STAFFORD to lose clients, suffer depression, and endure the indignity of losing an election to become a delegate to the 1984 Liberal leadership convention.
The end of the matter did not complete his legal woes. In 1999, he signed an agreement to retire and not practice law as part of an undertaking in which a charge of obstruction of justice against him was dropped. Mr. STAFFORD had allegedly attempted to influence the testimony of a witness in a case in which he was acting as a defence lawyer. He continued to work as a paralegal, causing a ruckus when he appeared in a Chatham courtroom with a client the following year. Despite concerns raised by the Crown, he succeeded in getting charges of drinking and driving dropped.
A headline in the Chatham Daily News read: STAFFORD Shows Up And Gets Client Off.
In 1980, Mr. STAFFORD was acquitted of income-tax evasion in provincial court. The charge related to his Erie Properties Ltd., which failed to file a 1979 return. In 1978, a fraud and conspiracy case involving Brazilian gold, Dutch diamonds and Venezuelan fighter planes ended in a mistrial after Mr. STAFFORD alleged jury tampering. He also said an attempt had been made on his life, according to a copyright story in the Woodstock Sentinel-Review.
Mr. STAFFORD made the allegations after being fired as a defence lawyer by one of the accused men. Earlier in the trial, he had been accused of blackmail by a lawyer representing another of the defendants.
In contrast to those dramatic years in court, his political career was serene.
Mr. STAFFORD, a Liberal, needed to contest three elections in the riding of Elgin in Southwestern Ontario before wresting the seat from the Progressive Conservatives. He lost to Tory incumbent James McBAIN, a farmer, by just 78 votes of 27,618 cast in 1962. Mr. McBAIN was re-elected the following year, but in 1965 Mr. STAFFORD ended 20 years of Tory rule, winning by 1,047 votes.
Re-elected during the Trudeaumania campaign of 1968, Mr. STAFFORD lost the seat to dairy farmer John WISE four years later. Mr. WISE would serve as agriculture minister under prime ministers Joe CLARK and Brian MULRONEY.
Born in New Brunswick, Harold Edwin STAFFORD was a sergeant in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. He was stationed at Saint Thomas, where he taught Commonwealth pilots.
He graduated with a bachelor of science degree before earning a civil law degree in 1951 at the University of New Brunswick. A Lord Beaverbrook scholarship allowed him to study at the London School of Economics.
He began practising law in Ontario in 1953, being named Queen's Counsel in 1969.
At least one of his scrapes with the law had a humorous twist. He was on his way to court to represent three men charged with attempted murder in 1991 when he crashed his Cadillac into a pole. When he told police about the accident at the Woodstock courthouse, he was arrested and taken to the police station for a breathalyzer test. He was released without charge. However, his admission to having suffered a minor stroke three years earlier led police to deliver Mr. STAFFORD to hospital to have his blood pressure tested. A three-hour hospital wait after the day's events likely did not improve the reading.
Harold STAFFORD was born in Birdton, New Brunswick, near Fredericton, on April 20, 1921. He died on January 18 at Saint Thomas, Ontario He was 83.

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WISE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-22 published
WISE, Mary Gwendolyn (née LAIDLAW)
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Port Perry on Monday, March 21st, 2005 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Wilbert (Jack) WISE. Loving mother of Rosemary (Michael) EVANS, and Tom (Linda) WISE. Devoted Grandma to John, Chris, Stephanie and Heather. Friends may call at Oshawa Funeral Service "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, March 23rd from 7-9 p.m. A Private Family Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, March 24th. Donations in memory of Mary made to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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WISE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-05-23 published
MORRIS, Joel▼
Passed away in his 81st year after a brief illness on May 20, 2005. Loving and devoted husband to Edythe STERN for 57 years, wonderful father to Allan and Elysse, Cheryl and Michael, Ron and Sharon. Cherished grandfather to Eric, Adam, Ryan, Abbey and Ezra. Predeceased by his brothers David and Daniel. Joel will be greatly missed by his family and Friends. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Mark WISE. Funeral▼ at 11 a.m. Monday, May 23rd at Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350 Steeles Avenue West, Thornhill. Shiva at 7250 Yonge Street, Thornhill, apt. 503. Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

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WISE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-07-01 published
GURVEY, Daryl
On Tuesday, June 28th, 2005. Daryl, beloved husband of Gayle. Loving son of Irene and the late Morris GURVEY and son-in-law of Nathan ENZEL. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Sherri and Kenny WISE, Howard ENZEL, and Fred and Jo-Anne ENZEL. Devoted uncle of Blake, and Tamara ENZEL, Aryeh, Zev, Tuvi, Shmuel, Shalom, Moishe, and Baruch WISE. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin), for service on Friday, July 1st at 1: 00 p.m. Interment Community Section of Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Shiva 107 Bingham Avenue. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Daryl Gurvey Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto M6A 2C3 416-780-0324.

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WISE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-08 published
HALPIN, Charles Stuart Parnell Sr.
After a brief battle with cancer, Charles passed away peacefully, January 5, 2005 at Sunnybrook Hospital with his family by his side. He will be lovingly missed by his beloved wife and best friend, Viola, sons Charles Jr. and wife Ingrid, Glenn and Bonnie, Neill and Lynn, daughter Lisa and husband Jukka. Loving Papa to Brittney, Michael, Erik and Ryan. Charles is also survived by his sisters Lala and Lorna. Born in Montreal on March 30, 1923, he was a graduate of Loyola College, before joining the Canadian Air Force. He began his journalism career with the Montreal Gazette in 1947 and then went on to the Montreal Star. All the while, he was writing on the side for his true passion, The Hockey News. In the 1960s Charles became a full-time member of The Hockey News team and remained a vital contributor to the paper until his retirement in 1988. Not one to stay idle, Charles joined the Ontario Golf News until 1999. Friends are invited to share their memories of Charles with the family at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 275 Lesmill Road, Toronto, 416-441-1580. A service to celebrate Charles' life will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 1 p.m. Friends are invited to join the family following the service for refreshments and memories. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sunnybrook Palliative Care Unit. The family wishes to thank all the wonderful nurses and doctors for their care and compassion through this most difficult time. Thanks to Dr. BENNETT, Maria, Maxine, Leslie, Glynette, Casey and Derio. A special thank you to Dr. Mark WISE for taking such good care of dad for so many years. Charles is probably still checkingthe scores and stats.

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WISE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-12 published
BROWN, Rose▲
At Mount Sinai Hospital on January 11th, 2005. Beloved wife of the late David. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Morley, Glennie and Nathan. Cherished Bubie of Ira and Joanna. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Louis and Jean WISE, Myer▲ and Gail WISE, Sam and Yetta BROWN and the late Morris and Pauline WISE and Anne and Ben ZIMMERMAN. Funeral▲ Service▲ will be held on Wednesday, January 12th, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. at Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350 Steeles Avenue West, Thornhill. Interment at Bathurst Lawn Cemetery. Shiva to be observed at 8 Covington Road, PH 206, Toronto. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Association for Soldiers of Israel, (416) 783-3053.

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WISE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-07 published
THOREL, Theretta Ruie (née CALDWELL)
Peacefully, on Thursday, May 5th, 2005 at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, in her 89th year. Longtime resident of Sandy Cove Acres, Innisfil, Ontario. Sorrowfully missed by Edwin J., her loving husband of 37 years. Beloved mother of George (Bev) DUKE (Eyvonne) of Victoria Harbour, Ian DUKE (Sylvia) of Picton, and Barbara WISE (Charles) of Appleton, Wisconsin. Beloved sister of Austin CALDWELL (Irva) of Calgary, Alberta. Remembered and loved by grand_son Chris DUKE (Valerie) of Watertown and her 9 other grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Family will recieve Friends at the Scott Funeral Home "Georgian Chapel", 264 Burton Ave. (between Essa Rd. and Huronia Rd.), Barrie, 705-737-2040, on Monday, May 9th at 10: 00 a.m. with the funeral service to be held in the chapel at 11: 00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind or the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be greatly appreciated.

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WISE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-22 published
MORRIS, Joel▲
Passed away in his 80th year, after a brief illness, on May 20, 2005. Loving and devoted husband to Edythe STERN for 57 years. Wonderful father to Allan and Elysse, Cheryl and Michael, Ron and Sharon. Cherished grandfather to Eric, Adam, Ryan, Abbey, and Ezra. Predeceased by his brothers David and Daniel. Joel will be greatly missed by his family and Friends. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Mark WISE. Funeral▲ on Monday, May 23 at Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350 Steeles Avenue West, Thornhill. For time, please call 905-881-6003. Shiva private. Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

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WISE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-17 published
THOMAS, Eva▲ (née GORDON)
A resident of Orangeville and formerly of R.R.#3 Newbury, passed away peacefully at Headwaters Hospital, Orangeville on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at the age of 92. Born in Dundas, Ontario, daughter of the late Jack and Alice (SHARP) GORDON. Beloved▲ wife of the late Earl THOMAS (1988.) Loving mother of John "Jack" and Irene THOMAS of Caledon East, William "Bill" and Natalia TROTMAN of Toronto. Loving grandmother of John THOMAS, Sherry THOMAS both of Caledon East, Dale and Irene THOMAS of Violet Hill, Terri and Phillip POTTER of Guelph, Bill Jr. and Katie TROTMAN, and Michael TROTMAN all of Toronto. Loving great-grandmother of Brandon THOMAS, Ryan▲ POTTER, and Stephanie TROTMAN. Sadly missed by good friend Frank WISE of Caldeon East. Predeceased by a brother Eddie GORDON. The▲ THOMAS family will receive Friends at the Badder & Robinson Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 211 Elm Street, Bothwell (519-695-2716) on Saturday, June 18, 2005 from 12: 00 noon until the time of the funeral service at 2: 00 p.m. with Reverend Joye PLATFORD of the Wardsville Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment Oakland Cemetery, Mosa Twp. Donations may be made by cheque at the funeral home to the Wardsville Presbyterian Church.

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WISE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-30 published
FITZSIMON, Marion (formerly MICHNA)
After an active life, passed away peacefully in Ajax in her 102nd year. Admired for her artistic ability, sense of humour and broad range of interests, she will be greatly missed. Beloved wife of the late Ewald MICHNA and the late George FITZSIMON; dear mother of Christine WISE and Richard MICHNA and his wife, Perle loving grandmother of David and Benjamin MICHNA; dear sister of Margaret WILKINSON and the late Mary Isabel TODD; loving aunt of Evelyn TODD and great-aunt of David NOWELL. Visitation at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, on Monday, October 31st at 11: 00 a.m. with service at 2:00 p.m. Interment on Tuesday, November 1st at 11: 00 a.m. at Woodland Cemetery, Spring Gardens Road, Burlington.

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WISE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-12 published
WISE, Dinah D.M.
Our dear wonder woman - mother, wife, sister, aunt and best friend - left this world, early and suddenly, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 9, 2005. Our Dinah fought a most courageous battle with cancer and in the end left us with a Mona Lisa smile on her face, her wings spread widely. A chance to say goodbye, as we cry and laugh together, in her memory, will happen this Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at St. Jude's Anglican Church, 160 William Street, Oakville at 1: 00 p.m. A reception will follow at Seasons Restaurant, 134 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville. Instead of flowers, please make memorial donations, in Dinah's memory, to the Credit Valley Hospital (Oncology), 2200 Eglinton Avenue West, Mississauga, Ontario L5M 2N1 or the Halton Lung Association, 2200 Speers Road, Oakville, Ontario L6L 2X8. Arrangements made with the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, Oakville (905-844-2600). Email condolences may be made to kopriva@eol.ca; please place WISE on subject line.

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WISE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-25 published
WISE, Frederick J. " Eric"
Peacefully, in his sleep, on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2005, one day before his 81st birthday. Loving husband of Dorothy for over 56 years. Special father of Graham and his wife Sue, and Evelyn and her husband Garth McLEAN. Cherished Grandpa of Sean, Stephanie, Brendan, Jamie, and Emily. Eric will be remembered for his love of golf, piano, and gardening. Eric will be missed dearly and fondly remembered by his loving family and many Friends. Friends may call on Monday, November 28th, 2005, at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles), from 10 a.m. until time of service at the Chapel at 11 o'clock. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences - www.rskane.ca

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WISEBERG o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-08 published
ROBITAILLE, Cecile Bernadette Marie
(Formerly of Walmer Road, Toronto). Peacefully, at the Bridge Street Retirement Residence on Saturday, March 5, 2005, in her 70th year. Dear sister of Jeannette SMITH of Barrie, Paul ROBITAILLE of Kingston, Vivienne (Raymond) DUFFEY of Kingston, Marie (Clarke) SAVAGE of Belleville and the late Annette WISEBERG and Maurice ROBITAILLE. Beloved companion and friend of John McFARLANE of Toronto. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, relatives and Friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, 659 Markham Street (Bathurst and Bloor area) on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at 11 a.m. Reception to follow in the church hall. Rite of Committal at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Division Street, Kingston on Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 1 p.m. Memorial donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or Hospice Quinte would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences www.burke-funeral.ca. Burke Funeral Home, 150 Church Street, Belleville, (613) 968-6968.

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WISEBLATT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-01 published
INDIG, Josef
Peacefully on Saturday, July 30, 2005 at Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre. Joe INDIG beloved husband of the late Ruth INDIG. Devoted brother and brother-in-law of James and Sarah of Montreal, Eugene INDIG, and Betty and the late John HOCH. Predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters who perished in the Holocaust. Cherished uncle of Roslyn and Stan WISEBLATT, Karen INDIG, Rose GREISDORF and Saul HOCH. Loved great-uncle of Melanie and Lorne WISEBLATT. Dear companion of the late Ann LETT. He will be sadly missed by his special Friends, Patrick PETRIE, Paul GROSBEIN and Karl BROWN. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. ABRAMS, Dr. GILBERT, and the staff of Sunnybrook Hospital for their compassionate care. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin), for service on Tuesday August 2, 2005 at 11: 30 am. Interment Shaarei Shomayim Congregation Section of Mt. Sinai Memorial Park. Shiva 747 Briar Hill Avenue. If desired, memorial donations may be made to The Josef Indig Memorial Fund for Dr. Gilbert at Sunnybrook Hospital c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 2C3 (416) 780-0324.

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WISEMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-20 published
CONWAY, Melissa▼
A resident of Toronto, Melissa CONWAY passed away in Chatham on Monday, January 17, 2005 at the age of 29. Melissa faced her illness with courage, dignity, and grace. Her winning smile and sense of humour won the hearts of many people. Born in Chatham, beloved daughter of Robert and Janice (PRESTON) CONWAY of Chatham. Dear sister of Heather CONWAY of New York, New York, and Jennifer CONWAY of Toronto. Also survived by a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. Melissa will be fondly remembered by special Friends Mike PESCE and Stephanie WISEMAN. Family▼ will receive Friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Friday, January 21, 2005 from 12: 00 and 2:00 pm. Funeral Service to immediately follow at the Funeral Home on Friday at 2: 00pm with Pastor Al McINTYRE officiating. Cremation has taken place. Donations by cheque to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation or Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

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WISEMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-24 published
WISEMAN, Muriel E. (née TAILOR/TAYLOR)
A resident of Chatham and formerly Ridgetown, Muriel E. (Grinney) WISEMAN passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham on Monday, February 21, 2005 at the age of 80 years. Born in Belmont, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late Angus and Alie Gertrude (COLLARD) TAILOR/TAYLOR. Beloved husband of the late Leonard Leslie (Barney) WISEMAN (2000.) Dear mother of Shirley FIELD of Wallaceburg, Joyce WISEMAN of Wallaceburg, Wayne WISEMAN of Windsor and the late Barry WISEMAN (1994.) Sister of the late Shirley GILLINGS, Wilfred TAILOR/TAYLOR, Stuart TAILOR/TAYLOR, Harold TAILOR/TAYLOR, Clifford TAILOR/TAYLOR and Max TAILOR/TAYLOR. Loved by 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Also survived by a daughter-in-law Marion SCHROEDER of Chatham, sisters-in-law Jenny TAILOR/TAYLOR, Irene TAILOR/TAYLOR, and Wanda KENNEDY and numerous nieces and nephews.
Muriel was a past member of the Ridgetown Lawn Bowling Club, and was a Provincial and Canadian Champion in doubles play. She was a past member of the Chatham Horizons Shuffleboard Club and was the first woman inducted into the Canadian Shuffleboard Hall of Fame. Muriel was an avid sports fan. The family will receive Friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street, Ridgetown, 2: 00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Friday, February 25, 2005 at 1: 30 p.m. with Rev. William VANDERVEEKEN of Erie Street United Church officiating. Interment of the cremated remains Greenwood Cemetery, Ridgetown. Donations made by cheque to Community Living, Wallaceburg or the charity of one's choice as expressions of sympathy appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

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WISEMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-30 published
WISEMAN, Ana Maria (RESENDIZ- JIMENEZ)
Suddenly, at University Hospital, on Thursday, August 25, 2005. Ana Maria WISEMAN (RESENDIZ- JIMENEZ) at the age of 48 years. Loving spouse of Mike HESELTINE. Dear mother of Carlos R. of Mexico City, Mario W. of Windsor. Also survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Loved by best friend Veronica and David GIEIR. Friends will be received at the Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton Road (1 block east of Egerton) on Tuesday, August 30th, 2005 from 4-9 p.m. with funeral service taking place at 7: 30 p.m. At Ana Maria's request, cremation will take place and her ashes returned to her beloved Mexico. Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Ana Maria.

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WISEMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-27 published
DAVEY, Blanche Audrey (née WISEMAN)
At Woodstock General Hospital on September 24, 2005, Blanche Audrey DAVEY (née WISEMAN) in her 84th year. Predeceased by her late husband Bertram Malcolm DAVEY (1982) and her daughter Barbara Jean DAVEY (2004.) Survived by her children Dianne HODGES and Brad DAVEY, her grandchildren Scott, Jarrett, and Davey HODGES, and Erin and Tanya RIEDL- DAVEY, and 3 step grandchildren. Blanche was the last surviving member of her own family and was a lifetime member of the Sweaburg U.C.W.. Friends may call at the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., (539-0004) on Tuesday September 27, 2005 from 10-11 a.m. where a memorial service will be held in the chapel at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend David WOODALL officiating. During the last months of her life Blanche drew great comfort from the cards and flowers she received from her Friends. Blanche was proud of her volunteer positions held at the Alzheimer Society of Oxford, the Canadian Cancer Society and Victorian Order of Nurses Oxford and would appreciate donations to these charities in her memory. Online condolences at www.longworthfunerlhome.com

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WISEMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-07 published
HOSKINS, Douglas Stewart
Of London and formerly of Saint Thomas, on Saturday, November 5, 2005, at the L.H.S.C. (Victoria Campus), in his 68th year. Beloved husband of the late Audrey (PATTEN) and dearly loved father of Alison HOSKINS and her husband Darcey Aaron LEMON of London. Dear brother-in-law of Hazel and her husband James TAILOR/TAYLOR of Saint Thomas and Lorna WISEMAN of Toronto. Sadly missed by a number of nieces and cousins. Doug worked in Toronto at the Jockey Club at Woodbine Racetrack. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas where funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 9th at 1: 00 p.m. Visitation Wednesday from 12:00 to 1: 00 p.m. Interment in Elmdale Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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WISEMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-18 published
ROY, Robert Maitland
Passed away suddenly at Hamilton Health Sciences Center on June 16, 2005, in his 80th year. Lovingly remembered by his wife Mary, his children Robert (Julia NAIRNE,) Hilary (Cullen WELBOURN,) Ian (Dara OTWELL) and Virginia (Robert WISEMAN,) his grandchildren Breton, Wheaton, Carly, Ian, Columbia and Redmond and his sister Margot BETHUNE and brother Anthony ROY. Rob served in the Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy during the war and joined the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's) upon his return. He transferred to the Toronto Scottish Regiment and over the years served as President of the Royal Canadian Military Institute, President of the Toronto Historical Board, Chair of the Warrior's Day Parade Council and Honorary Colonel of the Argylls. He will be remembered by his Friends and colleagues of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, The Gordian Club, the Royal Naval Association and the Naval Club of Toronto. An executive in the investment and insurance community and long time resident of North Toronto he moved to the Veterans' Wing of Sunnybrook Hospital following a stroke in 2002. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sunnybrook Hospital Veterans' Comfort Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society. Memorial service arrangements will be announced.

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WISEMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-09-10 published
WISEMAN, Ruta▼ (née KLAVINS)
Peacefully, after an extended illness on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at the age of 67. Cherished mother of David WISEMAN and Rebekkah ZOIS. Loving▼ grandma of Claire and Rachel WISEMAN and nana of Jordan and Ryan ZOIS. Ruta▼ was also a devoted Latvian, a life-long member of Spidola, a teacher, a long-serving member of the Federation of Women Teachers' Associations of Ontario and a strong advocate for women's rights. She will be dearly missed by her family, Friends and colleagues in Canada, U.S.A. and Latvia. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. West., at Windermere, east of Jane subway on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday, September 12, 2005 at 10: 00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to either the Vaira Vike-Freiberga Foundation, c/o Korp Spidola, 4 Credit Union Dr., Toronto, Ontario., M4A 2N8 or The Arthritis and Autoimmunity Research Centre Foundation, R. Fraser Elliott Building, 5th Floor, 5S-801, 190 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4 (416-340-4989).

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WISEMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-09-12 published
GREBEN, E.▼ Beverly▼ " Tootsie▼"
Died peacefully in Buffalo, New York, on September 9, 2005 after an illness fought with great spirit. Long time loving partner of Ben WISEMAN of Buffalo. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Dorothy GREBEN. Sister▼ and sister-in-law of Erwin and Hindy GREBEN. Beloved Aunt of Ellen BENJAMIN, Janice FRIEDMAN and Robert GREBEN. Devoted▼ Great Aunt to Hallie, Molly, Melissa, Emily, Jennie and Jordan. She was a woman who loved life pure and simple. She loved the company of her family, travel and adventure, cooking and baking, a hot cup of tea, humour and laughter, sunrises and sunsets, the moon and beauty in the world. Funeral will be held on Monday, September 12. For time and shiva details call Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel (416-663-9060). If desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario (416-967-5900).

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WISEMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-21 published
WISEMAN, Max
On Sunday, November 20, 2005 at his home. Max WISEMAN beloved husband of the late Ruth WISEMAN. Loving father and father-in-law of Susan and Stan RABOVSKY. Dear brother of Goldie CASH, Jean RUBINOFF and the late Yitzak WAICJMAN, Bennie WEITZMAN, Albert WISEMAN, Helen LANGER, and Sylvia SHIFFMAN. Devoted grandfather of Janet, Sandra and Gary, Neil and Sharon, and Mitch and Wendy. Devoted great grandfather of Isaac, Erin, Joshua, Alec, Ethan, and Jake. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel 2401 Steeles Ave W (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Monday, November 21 at 12: 00 p.m. Interment Beth Tzedec Memorial Park. Shiva 3181 Bayview Ave #306, with visits after 1: 00 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Max and Ruth Wiseman Endowment Fund c/o The Baycrest Centre 416-785- 2875.

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WISEMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-20 published
CONWAY, Melissa▲
A resident of Toronto, Melissa Conway passed away in Chatham on Monday, January 17, 2005 at the age of 29. Melissa faced her illness with courage, dignity, and grace. Her winning smile and sense of humour won the hearts of many people. Born in Chatham, beloved daughter of Robert and Janice (PRESTON) CONWAY of Chatham. Dear sister of Heather CONWAY of New York, New York and Jennifer CONWAY of Toronto. Also survived by a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family. Melissa will be fondly remembered by special Friends Mike PESCE and Stephanie WISEMAN. Family▲ will receive Friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Friday, January 21, 2005 from 12: 00 until 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service to immediately follow at the Funeral Home on Friday at 2: 00 p.m. with Pastor Al McINTYRE officiating. Cremation has taken place. Donations by cheque to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation or Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

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WISEMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-15 published
KILB, Thelma Geraldine
(25 year employee at Johnson-Matthey) At Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Thursday, April 14, 2005, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Edwin KILB and dear mother of Wayne and his wife Elaine of Newmarket, and the late Garry. Dear mother-in-law of Lyn WISEMAN of Meaford. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Brett and his wife Jeanette, Jeffrey and his wife Julie, and Kelly, great-grandchildren Justin and MacKenzie, her nieces and nephews, other relatives and many Friends. Visitation will be held at the Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. South, Newmarket from 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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WISEMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-10 published
WISEMAN, Olive
On Thursday, June 9, 2005 at Toronto East General Hospital, at the age of 74. Loving wife of Andrew for 54 years. Loving mother of Andrew Clark WISEMAN. Olive will be greatly missed by her family, Friends and neighbours. Visitation will be held at the "Scarborough Chapel" of McDougall and Brown, 2900 Kingston Road (east of St. Clair Ave. E.), on Saturday, June 11th and Monday, June 13th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Chapel Service on Tuesday, June 14th at 2: 30 p.m. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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WISEMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-10 published
WISEMAN, Ruta▲ (née KLAVINS)
Peacefully, after an extended illness, on Thursday, September 8, 2005, at the age of 67. Cherished mother of David WISEMAN and Rebekkah ZOIS. Loving▲ grandma of Claire and Rachel WISEMAN and nana of Jordan and Ryan ZOIS. Ruta▲ was also a devoted Latvian, a life-long member of Spidola, a teacher, a long-serving member of the Federation of Women Teachers' Associations of Ontario and a strong advocate for women's rights. She will be dearly missed by her family, Friends and colleagues in Canada and Latvia. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. West., at Windermere, east of Jane subway on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday, September 12, 2005 at 10: 00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to either the Vaira Vike Freiberga Foundation, c/o Korp Spidola, 4 Credit Union Dr., Toronto, Ontario, M4A 2N8 or The Arthritis and Autoimmunity Research Centre Foundation, R. Fraser Elliott Building, 5th Floor, 5S-801, 190 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4 (416-340-4989).

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WISEMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-11 published
GREBEN, E.▲ Beverly▲ " Tootsie▲"
Died peacefully in Buffalo, New York, on September 9, 2005 after an illness fought with great spirit. Long time loving partner of Ben WISEMAN of Buffalo. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Dorothy GREBEN. Sister▲ and sister-in-law of Erwin and Hindy GREBEN. Beloved aunt of Ellen BENJAMIN, Janice FRIEDMAN and Robert GREBEN. Devoted▲ great-aunt to Hallie, Molly, Melissa, Emily, Jennie and Jordan. She was a woman who loved life pure and simple. She loved the company of her family, travel and adventure, cooking and baking, a hot cup of tea, humour and laughter, sunrises and sunsets, the moon and beauty in the world. Funeral service Monday, September 12. For tme and shiva details, call Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel (416-663-9060). If desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario (416-967-5900).

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WISEMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-18 published
SEATON, Micheline
On Friday, September 16, 2005 at Baycrest. Micheline, beloved wife of the late Albert. Loving mother and mother-in-law to Boris and Danielle WISEMAN, Renee and Gerry STARKMAN, Claire SEATON- MARKS, Meyer and Shelly SEATON, and Richard and Tari SEATON. Survived by brothers and sisters Nicholas, Antoine, François, Marie, Lucie and Anna. Grandmother to Lisa, Dafyyd and Andree, Brandon, Stephen and Stephanie, Alexandra, Sean, Samantha, Joshua, Jessica and Jamison. For time and place, call Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 416-663-9060. Interment Beth Tzedec Memorial Park. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Micheline Seaton Memorial Fund, c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 416-780-0324.

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WISEMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-21 published
KELLY, Laurence Joseph
(Veteran World War 2, United States Air Force)
Passed away after a courageous fight at Humber River Regional Hospital on Sunday, November 20, 2005 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Mildred for 53 years. Loving father of Virginia and her husband Anthony SAAD of Toronto, Laurence and his wife Chris of Minneapolis and Elizabeth and her husband Jeffrey WISEMAN of Toronto. Dear grandpa of Joseph and Meghan. Laurence is survived by his sister Evelyn SHANNAHAN and her husband Neil. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Laurence was born on June 1, 1922 in New York City. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Saint John's University, New York and then received his M.B.A. from New York University. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves.) on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Gregory's Roman Catholic Church, 122 Rathburn Road, Etobicoke on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at 10: 00 a.m. Interment Parklawn Cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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