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McGRADE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-12 published
O'HALLORAN, Mary Theresa Blanche (née BARRY)
Retired employee of Mount Sinai Hospital. Aftera brief illness, surrounded by her family, at the North York General Hospital, on Saturday, April 9, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Peter (1973). Dear mother of Anne Marie PAANANEN (Allan), Kevin, Brian, Colleen MARSHALL and the late Barry (1976.) Loving grandmother of Lori Anne (Justin COONEY), Eric (Heather), Matthew, Daniel, Caitlin and the late Jonathan (2004). Great-grandmother of Jeremy, Jessica, Elissa and Lauren. Sister of Camilla McGRADE (Hugh.) Aunt Mary will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Her compassion and understanding will always be remembered. Friends may call at the Funeral Home of O'Connor Bros., 1871 Danforth Ave., Toronto (2 blocks west of Woodbine subway station), on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Dunstan's Church (3150 Danforth Ave., Toronto) on Thursday at 10: 30 a.m. Spring interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Dornoch, Ontario. "Mary drew her strength through her faith and devotion to our Blessed Lady". In lieu of flowers, donations to the either the St. Vincent de Paul Society or the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated. (Supervised parking at the funeral home.)

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McGRADE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-13 published
McGRADE, Josephine
Passed away on July 8, 2005, at Toronto Western Hospital after a lengthy illness. Beloved wife of the late John Patrick McGRADE. Will be sadly missed by her daughters Francey, Marie, and Diane. Grandmother of Felicia, Lianne, Charlene and great-grandmother of Jimy, Corey, Kaitlyn, Montana and Justin Daniel. Sister of Theresa BURCH and Frank KELLY. We wish to offer our sincere gratitude to the fourth floor staff at the O'Neill Centre. As well, a special thank you to Dr. SOMSKA. A private Funeral Mass was held on July 12, 2005 at St. Joan of Arc Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations appreciated to the O'Neill Centre in memory of our mother and can be sent to 33 Christie Street, Toronto, M6G 3B1.

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McGRADY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-26 published
DOHERTY, William " Bill"
Peacefully at his home, on Saturday, December 24, 2005, William DOHERTY, in his 80th year. Bill will be missed by his good Friends Tom McGRADY and the Magee family. There will be a private memorial service held at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213). Condolences may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com

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McGRAGH o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2005-03-02 published
McGRAGH
--In loving memory of our dearly loved and cherished son, brother and uncle, Gordon Thomas, who was taken from us March 6, 1983.
This month comes back with deep regret
It brings back a day we will never forget.
He went away without saying good bye
But our memories of him will never die.
No one knows the grief we bear
When the family meets and he's not there.
The tears we shed will wipe away
But the ache in our hearts will always stay.
He left us so suddenly, his thoughts unknown
But he left us with memories,
We are proud to own.
Sadly missed, always loved and remembered by Mom and family.

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McGRAIL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-09-05 published
McGRAIL, Aileen Agnes
Peacefully, on Sunday, September 4, 2005 in her 96th year. Beloved daughter of Charles C. McGRAIL and Agnes A. HINES. Born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario. Dear sister of Mildred FRASER, Rouse's Point, New York (1993) and Muriel BURNS, Bancroft, Ontario.
Cherished aunt of Jane MEAGHER (Lionel,) Paul FRASER and Adele FRASER (Bob), Janet McBEAN (Bob), Louise PATRICK (Bob), Nora JAY (Dennis), Sheila BURNS (Mike SCHIERHOLTZ), Adele DENYES (Paul), David BURNS (Jayna,) and Melanie BURNS (Ashley CROZIER.) Dear friend of Sarah HENDERSON and her children Laura, Suzie, Alex and Tori. All will remember her generosity and lively spirit.
Aileen spent her career with the Federal Government, most of it in the office of the Auditor General but also with the League of Nations and the newly formed United Nations in both New York City and Geneva. She was an admirer of all things political -- Liberal only, thank you.
For information about visitation and funeral arrangements, please contact: Trull Funeral Home "North Toronto", 2704 Yonge Street, 5 blocks south of Lawrence (416) 488-1101.

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McGRAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-05 published
Driver faults U-Haul in death
He believes driveshaft fell off rented truck
Passenger thrown from vehicle with broken seatbelt
By Kevin McGRAN, Transportation Reporter
The Ontario coroner's office is investigating the mechanical fitness of a U-Haul truck after the death of a passenger who was thrown from the vehicle as it flipped over.
Gordon ANNIS, 43, of Peterborough, died last Wednesday while helping his cousin, James MILNE, move from Campbellford, northwest of Belleville.
ANNIS had not been wearing a seatbelt, but MILNE, who was driving the vehicle, and a source close to the investigation told the Star that ANNIS's seatbelt didn't work.
"The police are conducting their investigation with the coroner's office," said Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Brian BLIMKIE.
The coroner will examine the truck tomorrow to determine whether any safety malfunctions contributed to ANNIS's November 30 death.
MILNE, reached last night, told the Star ANNIS's seatbelt didn't work. He said the truck's driveshaft dropped off the vehicle, causing the accident.
"The seatbelt on the passenger side did not operate," said MILNE, "When I picked the truck up first, in Havelock, I went from Havelock to Campbellford. I picked my wife up and little boy, the seatbelt didn't work then. I tried it. I took them into Peterborough, went back to Campbellford, loaded up my truck and that's when it happened."
MILNE said he couldn't return the U-Haul for another vehicle.
"It was the only truck they had," MILNE said. "I just wanted to get my stuff moved out there and get out of there. It never crossed my mind to take the truck back because I was going to try to get the seatbelt to work. It didn't."
MILNE said as he was driving, he heard a loud bang. He believes the driveshaft dropped off the truck.
"It was a bang, like a shotgun bang," said MILNE. "It caused us to veer and I lost it."
A U-Haul spokesperson told The Peterborough Examiner after the accident that the company was awaiting the results of the police investigation and a mechanical inspection of the truck, due to be done this week.
Joanne Fried, based at U-Haul's headquarters in Tucson, Arizona., said U-Haul has had safety issues in the past, but she said they were being dealt with.
"Over the past year we've had more training, more resources available to our locations," Fried told The Examiner. "We've rotated older pieces of equipment out of our rental fleet because we're purchasing new equipment."
It's the first fatality involving a U-Haul in the area since a July Toronto Star investigation revealed half of U-Haul trucks routinely failed Ontario Provincial Police roadside spot checks.
In response to that investigation, the Ontario transportation ministry conducted its own investigation of all truck rental companies, determining that U-Haul had the poorest safety record. That prompted high-level meetings among Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, Ontario Provincial Police and U-Haul executives.
In October, U-Haul promised that it would clean up its act, and begin removing older vehicles from service and more thoroughly checking vehicles before they're rented.
MILNE was on Northumberland Rd. 30 when the accident occurred.
There were three other passengers in the vehicle, including two in the rear with the furniture. None of the others were seriously hurt, said Judy ANNIS, Gordon's mother.

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McGRANDEL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-15 published
MAMER, Elizabeth Jean " Beth" (née McGRANDEL)
Peacefully on August 12, 2005 at the Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus at the age of 53 years. Cherished wife of Wayne. Predeceased by parents Stewart (1998) and Elsie (2004). Loving sister of Al McGRANDEL. Dear sister-in-law of Orval MAMER and wife Jane MONTGOMERY and Janis TERON and husband Jim. Survived by many cousins and nieces and nephews. Beth was a dedicated employee of McDonald's Restaurant (Teoumseh and Lauzon Rd.) for 20 years; and her involvements included Girl Guide's of Canada (avolunteer for 23 years); Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America (Bokhara Court 22); Daughter of the Nile and Oronto Temple 69 The Supreme Council Order of the Amaranth Inc. (Lily of the Valley Court 12). Visiting at The Windsor Chapel Funeral Home 1700 Tecumseh Road East on Monday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. in the Chapel. Rev. Paul ALMOND officiating. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to "The Quiet Place at Camp Bryerswood Girl Guides of Canada." Online condolences may be shared with Beth's family at www.windsorchapel.com

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McGRATH o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-06-17 published
McGRATH, Patricia▼ Esther (1947-2005)
Entered into the peace and rest in the presence of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, June 15th, 2005. Beloved wife of Eric, devoted mother of Steven, of Brampton, Nancy (Don) of London, Philip (Heather) of Cambridge, and daughter-in-law of Victor THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON. Loving grandmother of Erica, Branden, William, and Jackson. Daughter of Victor THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON (Eleanor) of Hunstville and step-daughter of Ruby McGRATH of Lively, sister of Elizabeth (Mike) of Michigan and John (Doris) of London. A private family burial in the Waters Cemetery will be held prior to visitation which will be on Friday, June 17th, 2005, from 6: 00 to 9:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Community Church, 225 6th Avenue, Lively, Ontario. A Memorial Service will be held at the church on Saturday, June 18th, 2005 at 10: 30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Gideon Bible Memorial Plan, or to the Patricia McGrath Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 118, Lively, Ontario, P3Y 1M2, would be deeply appreciated. Local donors can go to the TD Canada Trust in Lively and make a deposit to account #6227793. Funds from this account will be used to purchase new and needed equipment for the Chemo Lab at the N.E.O.R.C.C.
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McGRATH o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-07-20 published
McGRATH, Maryalice " Pat▲" (BAKER)
At the Southampton Care Centre, on Tuesday, July 19th, 2005, at the age of 89 years, the former Maryalice BAKER. Wife of the late Emmett McGRATH. Mother of Paul and his wife Nancy, of Burlington, and Wayne and his wife Sue, of Port Elgin. Grandma to Kaylan and Stacey McGRATH. Special companion of Peter LITTLE, of Port Elgin. She is predeceased by one sister Betty McLAREN. Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 6: 30 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, July 21st. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel following visitation on Thursday evening, 8: 30 p.m. Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Portrait and memorial online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com
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McGRATH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-01 published
ZILKE, Olga
At her residence on Thursday December 30, 2004, Olga ZILKE of Woodingford Lodge, Woodstock and formerly of Parkinson Rd., Woodstock in her 98th year. Beloved daughter of the late Adolph and Dora (née SMITH) ZILKE. Dear sister of the late Bertha KERN and her late husband Herman, the late Henry ZILKE and his late wife Helen, and the late Dan ZILKE and his late wife Tillie. Olga is survived by her nieces and nephews: Rita COLE and husband Charlie, Doris MURRAY and husband Alex, Lila RICHARDSON and husband Tom, Vi CURRY and husband Grant, Ivan ZILKE and wife Deb all of Woodstock, Myrna TOLLEY and her late husband Ron of Barrie, Allan ZILKE and his wife Lois of Bright, Maria ZILKE and her late husband Elmer of Hickson, Artrude McGRATH and her husband Morley of St. George, Gary ZILKE and wife Shirley of Embro, Norman KERN, Bernice HARSH, Eleanor PRICE, Milton KERN, Delvira TESKE, Carrie HIRSH, Marie DOJAN and by her many great nieces, great nephews, 2 great great nieces and 2 great great nephews. Olga is also predeceased by her nephews Greg ZILKE, Wilf ZILKE, Dennis ZILKE and Edwin KERN. Olga had been a long time member of the Oxford St. Baptist Church, Woodstock and was the last surviving member of her own family. A funeral service to celebrate Olga's life will be held at the Oxford St. Baptist Church, 278 Hunter Street, Woodstock on Monday January 3, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. with Pastor Brian STEWARD/STEWART/STUART officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment in the Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions to the Woodingford Lodge Building Campaign would be appreciated and may be arranged through the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock 539-0004. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com

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McGRATH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-01 published
MANDIGO, Cecil C. " Bud"
Peacefully, with his family at his side, at Saint Marys Memorial Hospital on Monday, January 31, 2005. Cecil C. (Bud) MANDIGO of Saint Marys and formerly of Sutton, Quebec. Age 77 years. Beloved husband Priscilla (Peggy) (McGRATH) MANDIGO. Dear father of Mark MANDIGO and Teresa of Mitchell, Wayne MANDIGO and Annette CLAYBURN of Saint Marys. Loving grandfather of Jordan, Kyle, Nicole and Todd. He is sadly missed by 6 sisters and 1 brother and their families. Predeceased by a son Dale MANDIGO (1984) and 2 brothers. Resting at the L.A. Ball Funeral Chapel, 7 Water Street North, Saint Marys on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Name of Mary Church in Saint Marys on Thursday, February 3, 2005 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Fr. Ross BARTLEY celebrant. Interment will follow in Saint Marys Cemetery. In his memory donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Lung Association would be appreciated. Parish prayer will be said at the funeral home on Wednesday at 8.45 p.m.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-12 published
BREITENBACH, Mary Margaret (née WILLIAMS)
At London Health Science Centre, South Street Campus, on Thursday, February 10, 2005 Mary Margaret BREITENBACH (née WILLIAMS) of London, formerly of Dorchester and Welland in her 76th year. Beloved wife of Alex. Dear mother of Jean LEWIS (Mike FORSTER) of London, Kathy McGRATH (David▼) of Ottawa, John BREITENBACH of London and Terry ALLEN (Bob) of Grand Bend. Fondly remembered by grandchildren Mackie, Josh (Karen), Paul (Kate), Gabrielle (Vlado), Ben, Austin and her great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Pat TURNER (Bob), Sheila KOHLER, Jim WILLIAMS (Joan), Doug WILLIAMS (Sharon) and predeceased by Harold WILLIAMS. Cremation. A memorial service will be held at the Bieman Funeral Home, Dorchester on Sunday, February 13, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. with Reverend Kristiane CHARLTON officiating. Interment of cremated remains at Dorchester Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association gratefully acknowledged.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-16 published
WHITMAN, Marjorie (née OWEN)
Peacefully at home, surrounded by loving family after a courageous battle with cancer, on February 15 at age 82. Predeceased by her beloved husband Dr. Rodger WHITMAN. Dear father of Janis BISBACK (Peter), Hensall, Anita McGRATH (Jim), Selkirk, Joanne and Darlene DEE both of Hamilton and Laura and Ernst HEUSER, Stevensville. Loving grandma to Victoria REGO (Clayton,) Peter-Owen BISBACK, David BISBACK, Kevin LINDSAY (Shannon), Trevor LINDSAY and Renee LINDSAY. Special Great-grandma to Olivia and Lauren REGO. Dear Sister-in-law of Vern WHITMAN (Eileen), Eleanor COUSINS and Marion DAWDY. The family will receive Friends at the WHITMAN residence at 22 Wheeler Road, Selkirk, on Thursday, February 17 from 1-5 and 7-9. Funeral Service to be held at Saint John's Anglican Church, Cheapside on Friday, February 18 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer Society, Cancer Assistance Program or charity of your choice.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-01 published
BRAND, Winnifred R. " Winnie" (BURNS)
At the Dearness Home, London on Tuesday, March 29, 2005. Winnifred R. "Winnie" (BURNS) BRAND in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late William D. "Bill" BRAND. Dear mother of W. Neil BRAND and his wife Judy of London. Dear sister of Ivy MacGRATH and her husband Gerald of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and Cyril R. BURNS and his wife Irvis of Sonora, Nova Scotia. Dear sister-in-law of T. Neil and Margaret BRAND of Grimsby and Leila and Lloyd RENDLE of Forest. Also loved by her 2 granddaughters Laura and Sarah BRAND both of London and her nieces and nephews. 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 where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, April 4th at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend Kevin STEEPER of Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment in Beechwood Cemetery, Forest. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale Road East, Suite 100, London, Ontario, N6E 1A2, Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London, Ontario, N6C 1J4 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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McGRATH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-11 published
MARSH, Allan▼ Courtney▼
Allan Courtney MARSH, age 84, at his residence in Mooretown on Sunday, May 8, 2005. Cherished husband of 51 years of Noreen (CLYSDALE) MARSH. Dear father of Terry of Calgary, David of AbuDhabi, U.A.E., Philip and his wife Tracy of Lion's Bay, British Columbia, Jill of Ottawa. Loving grandfather of Garner David Marsh MILLWARD of Ottawa, Sawyer Allan MARSH of Lion's Bay, British Columbia. Remembered with love by his sisters and brother and his wife: Maude (Dan) MULLEN, Bill and Agnes MARSH, Grace (John) DUNCAN sisters-in-law Aleta and Madeline MARSH. Also survived by brothers and sisters-inlaw of the Clysdale family: Jim and Annie HOPE, Muriel Clysdale MARSH, Earle and Joanne CLYSDALE, Jackson and Hélène CLYSDALE, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews of the MARSH and Clysdale families. Allan is now united with his parents J. Hilliard MARSH and Ida May ARNOLD, sisters Vera (Fran) McGRATH, Janie (Lloyd) CARROLL, Fyrne (Stuart) HALL; and brothers Earl (Lillian), Eddy, Arthur, Everett and Robert.
Allan served in the Merchant Navy 1939-45 and retired from Polymar Corp. in 1981 after 36 years of service. Friends will be received at Steadman Brothers Funeral Home Brigden, on Friday, May 13, 2005, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Moore Masonic Lodge No. 294 will conduct a Memorial Service on Friday at 6: 45 p.m. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 14th, at 1: 30 p.m. at Sixth Line United Church on Moore Line with Pastor Debra McGILL officiating. Private interment at Moore Union Cemetery, Mooretown. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Shriners' Hospital for Sick Children or the Sarnia Organ Donor's Awareness Group, Sarnia. Allan lived a life of anonymous kindness and you can remember Allan by helping someone in need.."For all the times you dried our tears or made us laugh... Thank You". Steadman Brothers 864-1193.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-12 published
MARSH, Allan▲ Courtney▲
Allan Courtney MARSH, age 84, at his residence in Mooretown on Sunday, May 8, 2005. Cherished husband of 51 years of Noreen (CLYSDALE) MARSH. Dear father of Terry of Calgary, David of Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., Philip and his wife Tracy of Lion's Bay, British Columbia, Jill of Ottawa. Loving grandfather of Garner David Marsh MILLWARD of Ottawa, Sawyer Allan MARSH of Lion's Bay, British Columbia. Remembered with love by his sisters and brother and his wife: Maude (Dan) MULLEN, Bill and Agnes MARSH, Grace (John) DUNCAN; sisters-in-law Aleta and Madeline MARSH. Also survived by brothers and sisters-inlaw of the Clysdale family: Jim and Annie HOPE, Muriel Clysdale MARSH, Earle and Joanne CLYSDALE, Jackson and Helen CLYSDALE, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews of the MARSH and CLYSDALE families. Allan is now united with his parents J. Hilliard MARSH and Ida May ARNOLD, sisters Vera (Fran) McGRATH, Janie (Lloyd) CARROLL, Fyrne (Stuart) HALL; and brothers Earl (Lillian,) Eddy, Arthur, Everett and Robert.
Allan served in the Merchant Navy 1939-45 and retired from Polymer Corp. in 1981 after 36 years of service. Friends will be received at Steadman Brothers Funeral Home Brigden, on Friday, May 13, 2005, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Moore Masonic Lodge No. 294 will conduct a Memorial Service on Friday at 6: 45 p.m. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 14th, at 1: 30 p.m. at Sixth Line United Church on Moore Line with Pastor Debra McGILL officiating. Private interment at Moore Union Cemetery, Mooretown. If desired, sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Shriners' Hospital for Sick Children or the Sarnia Organ Donor's Awareness Group, Sarnia. Allan lived a life of anonymous kindness and you can remember Allan by helping someone in need... "For all the times you dried our tears or made us laugh..... Thank You". Steadman Brothers 864-1193.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-15 published
CHRISTENSEN, Leif (1934-2005)
After a valiant and brave 3-year struggle with terminal cancer, Leif died peacefully at the Queen Mary Hospital in Hong Kong on Wednesday, March 9th, 2005, with his wife Suzanne and daughter Lisa by his side. He was a proud and loving father of Lisa Mary, of Hong Kong, David James and Sotiria, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Anne of Guangzhou, People's Republic of China. Born in Aarhus, Denmark on September 16th 1934 he migrated to Toronto in 1953 where he met his loving wife, Suzanne Louise McGRATH. Together with their children, Lisa and David, they moved to Halifax in 1975. Leif and Suzanne then moved to China in 1993. Leif was a hardworking, loyal, and respected businessman with a wonderful sense of humour. He will always be remembered by his Friends as "the king of puns". He loved travelling, work, and hosting parties, especially the ever-famous annual, Christmas Danish Cold Table Luncheon. He will be dearly missed. The announcement for a memorial reception for Friends will follow. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Canadian Cancer Fund.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-25 published
McGRATH, Elizabeth Anne (July 31, 1932-April 23, 2005)
Woman of Letters. Mother of James, Anne, Elizabeth and Joanna. Grandmother to Emily, Robbie, Leah, Alex and Elizabeth. Daughter of Dr. James McGRATH and Anita Kearney McGRATH. Sister of John, Sheila, Mary, Janet, Leslie, Antonia, Carol, Robin, Kearney and the late Seamus. Also family and Friends to a multitude. Donations in her memory may be made to the Apostolate of Sister Margie Conroy, for the education of children in Kenya and Uganda. Contributions payable to The Ladies of the Sacred Heart at Halifax may be directed care of Ms. June O'Brien, 1455 Summer Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4L6.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-07-07 published
SHORT, Roy Alan " Big Al" (1930-2005)
With sadness we announce the passing of Alan Short on July 3, 2005. Loving husband of Beatrice, cherished father of Dominique (Paul MURPHY), Christine (Sean McGRATH), Guy (Cheryl HORROCKS) and Ingrid. Big Al to (grandchildren Jackson, Louis, Tallulah, Brigid and Allie and to many others. Friends are invited to celebrate Al's life with us August 30 from 6-9 p.m. at the Billings Estate, 2100 Cabot St. Ottawa. Arrangements in care of the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, Ottawa (613) 233-1143.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-07-21 published
SIMCOCK, Catherine " Kay"
In Fredericton, on Tuesday, July 19, 2005. Daughter of the late William and Agnes (DUFFY) SIMCOCK. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Col. William SIMCOCK and his wife Mary (CRAKER) SIMCOCK., brother-in- law Joseph BOWLEN and niece Sabina McGRATH.
She is survived by two sisters Mary (Joseph) BOWLEN of Fredericton, Agnes PODOLSKY and her husband Terry of Oakville, as well as nieces and nephews: Cathy BOWLEN, Kelly BOWLEN, Cathy BEACH, Eva TAILOR/TAYLOR, Bill PODOLSKY, Michael PODOLSKY, Tara PENCAK, Mark PODOLSKY, their families, and relatives in British Columbia, England, Italy, New Zealand and Australia.
Born in Fredericton she was an honours graduate in Economics and Politics from the University of New Brunswick.
Upon graduation she took up a position with the federal civil service in Ottawa and spent several years in economic analysis and research within agencies of the Department of Finance. In 1948 she was awarded a Beaverbrook Overseas scholarship and spent two years at the London School of Economics from which she received the degree of M.Sc. (Econ.) having specialized in international trade. This was followed by a short period of lecturing in Economics at the University of New Brunswick and Carleton University, Ottawa. She rejoined the Department of Finance and was appointed Secretary to the Federal Sales Tax Committee. With the completion of this work she transferred to the Treasury Board and over a period of years was the Board's program officer for a number of different federal departments and agencies. With the creation by the federal government of a regional development agency, she joined the Atlantic Development Board at its inception as senior economist, subsequently becoming Director of the Program Division. When the Board was followed in 1969 by the Atlantic Development Council she became secretary to the Council and served in that capacity for five years.
Subsequently she took an assignment with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, retiring as Director of the West European Division of the International Directorate. Following retirement Kay lived for a time in Oakville, studying, traveling and doing volunteer work. She returned to Fredericton some years ago.
The mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Dunstan's Catholic Church on Friday, July 22nd, 2005 at 12: 00 noon.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-07 published
SLATTERY, John McCurley
Peacefully, with his family by his side at Scarborough Grace Hospital, on Thursday, January 6th, 2005. John, beloved husband of the late Phyllis Marie DAVIEAU. Loving father of Carolyn MULLROONEY, Susan McGRATH (Brendan), Patricia GRIFFIN (Brian), Maureen PELLETIER (Brian) and John (Barbara). He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Kathryn, Thomas, John and Mark MULLROONEY, Jeffrey (Paula,) Steven and Robert McGRATH, David,▲ Carolyn and Jennifer GRIFFIN, Michael, David, John, Victor and Louise PELLETIER, Kevin, James and Andrea SLATTERY. Dear brother of Mary PHELAN, Ralph SLATTERY and the late Janet RIKER. Friends will be received at the Dixon-Garland Funeral Home, 166 Main St. N. (Markham Rd.), Markham on Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Patrick, 5633 Highway 7 (east of McCowan), Markham on Monday at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow in the church hall. Cremation.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-31 published
McGRATH, Brian
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 29, 2005 in his 49th year. Beloved husband of Judy and treasured father of Jason and Scott. Loving son of Lillian and Ralph. Brother of Matthew, Sharon and close friend of Cameron. He will be sadly missed by Rose, David, Ian and close Friends and other family. The family will receive Friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 on Monday, January 31, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-18 published
McGRATH, Dennis
Sudden passing after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 16, 2005. Dennis was the loving husband to Cheryl, dear father to Mollie, Mitch, Kevin James, Chérie, Dawn, Daan, Kathy and Jason. son of the late Thomas and Jean McGRATH. Brother to Billie, Kevin and the late Eugene, Elizabeth, Kathy and Thomas. Sadly missed by his many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and foster children. Friends and family may visit at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering (south of 401) 905-686-5589 after 12 p.m. Saturday. A Funeral Service to celebrate Dennis's life will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-19 published
CURTIS, Roy Stanley
(Retired Vice President of Hatch Associates) Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, March 17, 2005, at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Margaret CURTIS of Campbellville. Loving father of Paul (Janet) of San Diego, Vickie (Alan BRADEN) of Burlington, and Tracey (John McGRATH) of Campbellville. Dear papa of Kali, Taylor, Curtis, and Carter. Roy will be missed by his two dogs Honey and Maddy. The family will receive Friends at Gilbert MacIntyre and son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon Street, Guelph, on Monday, March 21, 2005 from 6-9 p.m. A celebration of Roy's life will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, March 22 at 1 p.m. A reception will follow the service in the Fellowship Lounge. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Humane Society or Camp Trillium in Hamilton would be appreciated by the family. (Cards available at the funeral home, 519-821-5077 or condolences at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com).

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-02 published
DUGUAY, Marjorie▲ " Marge▲"
At Providence Centre on March 31, 2005, in her 80th year. Marge, beloved wife of Raymond McGRATH. Loving▲ mother of Yvonne McGRAA, Ronald (Lora), Laura EMOND (Larry SCHWEYER), George (Debbie) and step-mother to Theresa LAZAROS (Jim), Maurice, Michael (Ada), Carole, Daniel (Dawn), Patrick and Robert McGRATH. Sister to the late Ronald G. SMITH. She▲ will be sadly missed by all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family. Friends may visit at the Jerrett Funeral Home, 660 Kennedy Road, Scarborough (between Eglinton and St. Clair Aves. E.) on Sunday after 12 noon followed by a complete service in the chapel at 2 p.m. Cremation. If so desired, donations to Providence Centre or North York Acute Geriatrics Department would be appreciated.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-05 published
MORGAN, Brad
Suddenly, as the result of an accident, on Sunday, April 3, 2005. Brad MORGAN, 25 years of age, loving son of Lilah and Barry of St. Catharines. Dear brother of Barry Jr. of Scarborough. Loved fiance of Sandra McGRATH of Barrie. Dear grand_son of Charles and Emily WRIGHT of Welland and the late Ethyl MORGAN. Beloved nephew of Bob and Linda WRIGHT, Kathy and Mike HOMINUCK, Paul and Cathy WRIGHT, Tom and Carolle WRIGHT, all of Welland, George and Linda WRIGHT of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Louise and Lee SCOTT- GOATS, Anita and James SEXTON, Kevin and Jennifer WRIGHT, all of Prince George, British Columbia, Jim and Kerri WRIGHT of Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Debi HALLAM of Vernon, British Columbia, Glenn MORGAN and Holly HENDERSON of Pickering, Steve and Linda MORGAN of Whitby, Kevin and Marti MORGAN of Apex, North Carolina Dan and Magda MORGAN of Scarborough, Rob and the late Maureen MacLAM of Ajax, James and Sandra MORGAN of King City, and numerous cousins and many Friends. Brad grew up always involved in lacrosse and hockey. He played with the St. Catharines Jr. B Falcons, went on to play Ontario Hockey League Jr. A hockey for the Barrie Colts and Sudbury Wolves, and finished his hockey career with Saint Mary's University Huskies in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Brad was beginning to embark on a promising, successful business career. Brad is resting at the George Darte Funeral Chapel, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines until Thursday at 9: 30 a.m. A Celebration of Brad's life will be held in St. George's Anglican Church at 10 a.m. Cremation. Visiting hours at the funeral home are Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial remembrances to the Oncology Clinic in honour of Brad's grandparents would be appreciated by the family. Online Guest Book: www.dartefuneralhome.com

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-11 published
McGRATH, Jackie " Ida"
In Orillia on Saturday, May 7, 2005. Lovingly remembered by her children, Linda and Ed EWASKIW, May and Rick BRENNAN, Robbie and Michell McGRATH, and Carol McGRATH; her 7 grandchildren her 5 great-grandchildren; and Charles McGRATH. A Celebration of her Life on Sunday, May 22nd, 2 p.m., 9th Concession - 7011 Dieppe Road, Bewdley.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-30 published
McGRATH, Aaron James
Unexpectedly, on Friday, May 27, 2005, age 32, of Toronto. Loving son of Patrick McGRATH and Sharon McGRATH. Dear brother of John and his wife Rita, and proud uncle of Mia and Declan. Beloved grand_son of Margaret McGRATH. Aaron will be sadly missed by all his family and many Friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 1535 South Gateway Road, Mississauga, 905-602-1580. Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of The Simple Alternative Funeral Home.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-07 published
FRITH, Benjamin Anthony
(Member of the Ontario Regiment - Oshawa) Peacefully, on Saturday, September 3, 2005, at the University Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre, in London, at age 24. Benjamin FRITH of Toronto, loving son of Tony and Beth FRITH of West Guilford and formerly of Prince Albert. Loved brother of Matthew FRITH of Port Perry. Dear grand_son of Bertha and Bill FRITH (deceased) of Holland Landing, Janet and Ed McGRATH of West Guilford, and John MURRAY (deceased) of Sharon and Yvonne WEIR of Bradford. He will be greatly missed by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, and Friends. The family of Benjamin FRITH will receive Friends at the Wagg Funeral Home, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Friday, September 9th from 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate his life will be held in the Port Perry United Church, 294 Queen Street in Port Perry on Saturday, September 10th at 1: 15 p.m. with Captain Alan NIKKEL, Regimental Chaplain officiating. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Online condolences may be left at www.waggfuneralhome.com

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-10 published
McCONNELL, Jeannette " Jan" (née GILARDEAU)
Passed away very quickly, after a brief illness, on September 8, 2005, at the Peel Memorial Hospital, at the age of 64. Survived by her mother Rita GILARDEAU. Predeceased by her father Lucien GILARDEAU. Loving mother of Tina McGRATH and her husband Michael, and Jeff McCONNELL and his wife Brenda. Cherished grandma of Shawn, Amanda, Megan, Stephanie, and Stephen. Special thanks to Dr. BUNN and the incredible 4th Floor Oncology nursing staff. Friends may call at the Ward Funeral Home "Brampton Chapel," 52 Main Street South (Hwy. 10), Brampton, on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. Service will be held on Monday, September 12th at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Interment Assumption Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be sent to jeannette.mcconnell@wardfh.com

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-14 published
McGRATH, Clem
On Tuesday, October 11, 2005. Dear father of Joanne HOLLYWOOD, Donna, Donnie and Steven McGRATH. Visitation at the Giffen-Mack Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 2570 Danforth Avenue, 416-698-3121 (at Main St. subway) 6-8 p.m. Friday. Service in the chapel Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment Duffin Meadows Cemetery.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-03 published
GRITTON, Justin Corey
Suddenly passed away at home on November 1st, 2005 in his 10th month. Much loved son of Richard GRITTON and Wendy McGRATH. Cherished grand_son of Rick, Desiree, Karen, Mary and Edward. Sadly missed by his many aunts, uncles and all who knew him. Resting at the Paul O'Conner Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence Avenue East (between Warden and Pharmacy) from 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service in our Chapel Friday morning at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Hills Cemetery.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-04 published
McGRATH, Dermot
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dermot, at home with his family, in his 70th year, on Friday, December 2, 2005. Derm was born in Saint John's, Newfoundland, moved to Toronto as a young man and later settled in Belleville with his family. As a "born salesman" he enjoyed a successful career in business. Derm loved the outdoors, reading and travelling. He will be missed deeply by his wife Betty Anne and their children and families: Dan, Kerry, Kira, Matt; Regan, Elaine, Vanessa, Tyler; Michele, Rob, Colin, Regan, Scott; Maureen, Graham. Loved and remembered by his brother Robert and family of Saint John's, Newfoundland, Ricky and family of Lahr, Germany, brother-in-law Regan DEVINE and family of Toronto and sister-in-law Maureen FADUM and family of Vancouver. Beloved uncle and friend. Our family wishes to thank Dr. VAUGHAN, Dr. LEVESQUE, and the caring staff of the Belleville Oncology Unit, and Carol BELLEFONTAINE and the Victorian Order of Nurses staff. We also want to thank the many Friends whose kindness has comforted and supported us. For those who wish, donations can be made to Garrett's Island Farm Retreat or Belleville Oncology Unit. Friends are welcome at Burke Funeral Home (613-968-6968), 150 Church Street, Belleville, on Sunday, December 4th, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 5th at 11: 00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 399 Victoria Ave. in Belleville.

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McGRATH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-15 published
Sobbing pals recall their 'rose'
Kitchen volunteer fed hungry with food from own fridge
Pattern of abuse started early in victim's life, cousin says
By Jessica LEEDER, Staff Reporter with files from Dale Anne FREED
Rose McGROARTY was known for putting the needs of others -- to eat a good meal, find shelter, have a shower -- before her own. Even among close Friends, the 46-year-old rarely talked about her aches, the causes of the bruises beneath her sweater, why she spent so much time volunteering at the Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre, or made it her home away from home.
If only she had, mournful Friends said yesterday, her fate might have been different.
"I can't help thinking that I wish I had known what you were going through," a friend wrote to McGROARTY in a letter read at a packed memorial service at the community centre. The building houses the kitchen where McGROARTY spent six days a week the last three years volunteering and making Friends -- until she disappeared last month. Her dismembered body parts have been found throughout the city.
But a family member said it would have been out of character for the hard-luck woman to tell anyone if she was a punching bag. She learned early, the cousin said yesterday, to distract herself and not dwell on what was really going on.
"I understand that she didn't have a whole lot of money in Toronto," said Kimberly CAMPBELL, a cousin who grew up with McGROARTY in London, Ontario "The catch here is that it didn't start (in Toronto)," she told the Star in a phone interview. "But Rose Marie was the type of person, no matter what anybody did to her, she would never talk about it."
A pattern of abuse in McGROARTY's life started early, when she was about 6 or 7, CAMPBELL said. She was living in London at the time, and with her mother unable to care for her -- for reasons that are unclear -- McGROARTY moved into a boarding house run by Edith SANDERS.
In 2002, SANDERS was convicted for enslaving and torturing children, including CAMPBELL, her adopted daughter, from the 1950s to the 1980s. SANDERS' victims testified at her trial that while under her care, they were beaten with hockey sticks, tortured with a cattle prod and forced to eat animal feces. SANDERS was sentenced in January 2003 to four years in prison on four counts of assault and three counts of assault causing bodily harm. She died last year while on parole.
The conviction stemmed from allegations brought by CAMPBELL and other siblings; none of the charges that resulted in conviction related to McGROARTY.
"Rose Marie didn't have a fighting chance (in life,)" CAMPBELL said, recounting their tormented childhood. "Dysfunctional leads to dysfunctional. She didn't get the education she needed, she was abused mentally and physically, and yet she went along in life and tried to accomplish and do the best that she could.
"It sounds to me that she was doing wonderfully for what she experienced in her lifetime. She was such a forgiving person."
"This was Rose's home. This was a very important place for her," said Peggy-Gail DEHAL- RAMSON, a Parkdale community advocate.
Nearly 100 people gathered at the memorial service, one of two held for McGROARTY yesterday. Leaning on canes -- and each other and wiping wet cheeks, those whom McGROARTY treated like family lamented their great loss. At times, centre general manager Victor WILLIS had to pause to console the crowd.
"There's such a disconnect between who she was and how she died," he said. "We will not let another woman be harmed in our community."
Three women who worked alongside McGROARTY in the kitchen each day, Michelle WALDRON, Jean McGRATH and Sugar WALKER -- who had a red silk rose pinned to her top -- sobbed uncontrollably during the reading of farewell letters they wrote to their friend.
"Knowing someone like you, Rosie, you really were a 'rose,'" one letter said. "A good friend. A beautiful person. A 'rose' could not be so sweet as you!"
Greg DOWE, 25, met McGROARTY through his grandmother, Marjorie, who frequently offered up her Dunn Ave. apartment for McGROARTY when she needed a reprieve.
"This is just like killing a part of my family," DOWE said. "She's the kind of person who would give up their life in order for somebody else to live. Everything about her was to make everybody else happy."
Later in the afternoon, Father Vaughan QUINN asked 20 parishioners to remember McGROARTY and her good works at a service at the Missionaries of Charity Convent, near her apartment.
WALKER said McGROARTY had been trying to mend fences with her mother and two children, in their 20s, after years of estrangement.
After the hour-long service at the Parkdale community centre, Friends stayed to trade favourite stories about McGROARTY. She was a rare volunteer who allowed the very hungry to come back for seconds -- if the food ran out, she wasn't above running home and taking from her own fridge.
Robert WISZNIOWSKI, McGROARTY's 50-year-old common-law husband, has been charged with second-degree murder.

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