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McGRATTEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-03 published
JOHNSTON,
James
Eldon
At Clinton Public Hospital on Friday, April 1, 2005. James Eldon
JOHNSTON formerly of Goderich in his 96th year. Beloved husband
of the late Ethel
(McGRATTEN)
JOHNSTON. Dear father of Marjorie
CAREY,
Ray and Jeanne
JOHNSTON. Predeceased by daughter Mildred
and Howard
TURNER, son-in-law Jim
CAREY. Survived by 5 grandchildren
and 9 greatgrandchildren. Friends will be received at McCallum
and Palla Funeral Home, Cambria Rd. at East St. Goderich on Monday,
April 4, 2005 from 12 Noon until time of funeral service at 1
p.m. Interment Maitland Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations
to the Canadian Diabetes Association gratefully acknowledged.
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McGRATTEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-14 published
McGRATTEN,
Howard
Peacefully at Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences
Centre on Sunday, June 12, 2005 at the age of 83. Howard is survived
by his wife Betty, son Ken and his wife Rosmarie, grandchildren
David and his wife
Emily, and Karen, sister May
McBAIN, and sister-in-law
Barbara McGILVRAY.
Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke
Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere Ave., just east of Jane
subway, from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2005. If desired,
donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated.
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McGRAW o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-24 published
DARGEL,
Siegbert
H.
At Bonnie Brae Nursing Home, Tavistock on Wednesday December
21, 2005, Siegbert H.
DARGEL of R.R.#2 Innerkip in his 90th year.
Beloved husband of Clara
DARGEL (née
LEDGER.) Dear step-father
of Nancy DAUBENMEYER and Harold
McGRAW.
Loved grandfather of
Susan and Nancy. Predeceased by his daughter Linda. Siegbert
worked for J.M. Schneider Ltd. in Kitchener for 23 years, and
has lived in Maple Lake Park in Innerkip for over 28 years. Friends
may call at the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave.,
Woodstock (539-0004) Wednesday December 28th 2005 after 10: 00
am where the Memorial Service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday
at 11: 00 a.m. Contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association
would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com
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McGRAW o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-30 published
GUNNESS,
Vivian
Lorraine (née
McGRAW)
Suddenly at the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Thursday,
December 29, 2005. Beloved wife of Brian
GUNNESS of Parkhill.
Dear Mother of Laurie
GUNNESS
(Willie
MIDDLETON) of Michigan,
Shaun and Laura
GUNNESS of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Gavin
GUNNESS. Dear daughter of Joyce and the late Lloyd
McGRAW of
Toronto. Dear Sister of Beverly
McGRAW,
Danny
McGRAW, Billy
McGRAW,
Ken McGRAW all of Toronto, Donna
OLISE of Parkhill. Predeceased
by brother Paul
McGRAW.
Also survived by nieces and nephews.
Resting at the M. Box and son Funeral Home, 183 Broad Street,
Parkhill where the complete funeral and committal service will
be conducted on Saturday, December 31st. at 11: 00 a.m. Visitation
on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Reverend Greg
LITTLE will officiate.
Donations to the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Memorial
Fund would be appreciated. Share a memory of send condolences
to www.boxfuneralhome.ca M. Box and son will plant a tree in
living memory of Mrs.
GUNNESS at the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation
Parkhill.
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McGRAW o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-04 published
BENZIES,
Kenneth
James
Passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at the Trillium Health
Centre, Mississauga on Thursday, September 1, 2005 at the age
of 65. Beloved husband of Marilyn, for nearly 40 years. Much
loved father of Brian and his wife Lucia, and Karen and her husband
James DONAGHEY.
Proud
Grandpa of Shaun, Rianna, Matthew and Lauren.
Dear brother of Norma and her husband Frank
McGRAW, and Robert
BENZIES.
Friends may call at the Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel,
2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga (Hwy. 10, North of Queen Elizabeth
Way), on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service
will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, September 7th, 2005
at 3 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian
Cancer Society.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-02-28 published
COBEAN,
Anna
Jean
(McGREGOR)
At Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Saturday morning,
February 26th, 2005, at the age of 78 years, the former Anna
Jean McGREGOR. Wife of John
COBEAN, of Saugeen Township. Mother
of Dave and his wife, Barb, Gary and Carol Ann, Jim and his wife,
Rona, Nancy and her husband, John
MacLEOD, and Brad and his wife,
Lisa. Dearly loved grandma to sixteen grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Sister of Dorothy
ELLIS,
Jack
McGREGOR,
Helen CALHOUN, Verna
CORMACK, Enid
FENTON, Jim
McGREGOR and Vivian
McGREGOR.
Sister-in-law to Felicia
RIDDELL, of London. Predeceased
by one sister, Francis
WEBB and by one brother, Duncan
McGREGOR.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510
Mill Street, Port Elgin from 7: 00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday evening and
from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral
service will be conducted in Port Elgin United Church, 840 Bruce
Street, Port Elgin on Thursday, March 3rd at 11: 00 a.m. with the
Rev. Gordon
WILLIAMS officiating. Interment, Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation
or to the Port Elgin United Church Building Fund would be appreciated
as expressions of sympathy. Portrait and memorial online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-03-15 published
PRIESTLEY,
Charles
Edwin "
Ed," C.D.
At Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre, in Owen Sound on Sunday
March 13th, 2005. Ed
PRIESTLEY of Clarksburg in his 72nd year.
Beloved husband and best friend of Audrey Mae
(WELDRICK)
PRIESTLEY.
Loved son of the late George and Beatrice
(LONG)
PRIESTLEY.
Loving
father to Sharon (Henry)
KLEPACH of Mundare, Alberta; Brenda
(Gene) LAMIRANTE, of Chalk River; Marlene (Don)
HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON;
Donna
(Dennis) RICE; Wanda (Keith)
VAMPLEW; Terry (Karalee)
PRIESTLEY
and Lisa (Terry)
GREEN, all of Clarksburg. Best Grandpa of seventeen
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and sadly missed by
his sister, Hazel
HOLLINGSHEAD, of Collingwood. Predeceased by
a sister Blanche
GARDNER of Clarksburg and remembered by several
nieces and nephews and their families. Dear brother-in-law of
Muriel and Bob
ANGEL,
Doreen
McGREGOR (late John) and Harold
WOOD,
Isobelle
WELDRICK (late Clifford,) and Marjorie and Dennis
WILLIAMS. In keeping with Ed's wishes, cremation has taken place
and a private family memorial service will be conducted at the
Ferguson Funeral Home "The Valley Chapel" in Thornbury to whom
arrangements have been entrusted. A celebration and remembrances
of Ed's life will be conducted at a later date. As your expression
of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian
Diabetes Association or a charity of choice would be appreciated.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-03-29 published
SIEGRIST,
Ray "
Snoz"
At the Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre on March 19,
2005. In his 70th year, Ray (Snoz)
SIEGRIST, brother of Carolyn
and her husband Ron
HOLMES,
Tim
SIEGRIST and his wife
Vivian.
Predeceased by his brothers Donald and Douglas. Remembered by
his Aunt Shirley and her husband Jack
McGREGOR, of Owen Sound.
Cremated remains will be interred in Greenwood Cemetery at a
later date.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-09-19 published
EAGLESON,
Gordon▼
William▼
Suddenly at home in Southampton, on Sunday, September 18, 2005.
Gordon EAGLESON of Southampton in his 84th year. Loving husband
of Margaret
EAGLESON (née
MacGREGOR) of Southampton. Dear father
of Frank and his wife Doris of Southampton, Paul and his wife
Jennifer of Tara, John and his wife Crystal of Southampton and
Ann and her husband Stan
KOLLONTAY of Southampton. Proud Grandfather
of Shannon, Philip, Chad, Peter, Johnathan, Quinn, Cara Beth
and Sterling. Dear brother of Aldene
WOLFE of Dashwood. Gordon
will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his brother-in-laws
and sister-in-laws, by his nieces and nephews, by his Friends
of the Southampton Rotary Club, the Southampton United Church,
and the Community. As the founder of Eagleson Furniture and Funeral
Home, he dedicated his life to supporting families in their greatest
time of need as a friend and Funeral Director. Gordon is now
reunited with his son Peter who died in 1961. Predeceased by
his parents Henry and Lula
EAGLESON and by his brother Lloyd.
Visitation from the Eagleson Funeral Home, Southampton, on Tuesday,
September 20, 2005 from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The
Funeral Service will be conducted from the Southampton United
Church on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. Interment
Southampton Cemetery. Time of Fellowship and Sharing will follow
at the Eagleson Funeral Home, Family Centre. Expressions of Remembrance
to the Southampton United Church or to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital,
M.R.I. Campaign. St. Lawrence Lodge #131 Ancient, Free and Accepted
Masons will hold a Memorial Masonic Service at the Funeral Home
7: 00 p.m. Tuesday evening. Condolences may be forwarded to the
family through www.eaglesonfuneralhome.com
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-09-21 published
SMITH,
Luella
May (formerly
PATTERSON, née
COLLINS)
At the Summit Place Nursing Home, in Owen Sound, on Monday, September
19th, 2005. Luella
SMITH (née
COLLINS,) of Tara, in her 93rd
year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon
PATTERSON and the late
Fred SMITH.
Loving▼ mother of Murray and his wife, Jane, of Gould
Lake, Patricia
ROBINSON, of Port Colborne, Jack and his wife,
Carol,▼ of Tara, Julia
McGREGOR and her husband, Harry, of Owen
Sound, Donna
LEGGE and her husband, Vernon, of Port Elgin, Jim
and his wife, Roberta, of Paisley, Bill and his wife, Judy, of
Tara and son-in-law, Thom
CHRISTMAN, of Meaford. Also survived
by sister, Irene
PATTERSON and brother, Roy
COLLINS and his wife,
Hilda.
Predeceased by one daughter, Doreen
CHRISTMAN; son-in-law,
Jack ROBINSON; brothers, Frank, Erle and Maurice and sister,
Evelyn DUFF. Dear grandmother of twenty-eight grandchildren,
sixty-five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church
in Tara, on Thursday, September 22nd, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. with
visitation preceeding from 12: 00 to 2:00 p.m. Interment in Southampton
Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or the
charity of your choice would be appreciated as your expression
of sympathy. Condolences may be expressed online at www.paulheaglesonfuneralhome.com
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-11-15 published
CARR,
Arthur▼
Douglas▼
Suddenly with his family by his side at the cottage in Southampton
on Sunday, November 13th, 2005. In his 59th year, Arthur Douglas
CARR, of Chatham the loving husband of Joyce (née
TIPPIN.)
Dad▼
and Best friend of Ian
CARR, of Chatham. Predeceased by his daughter
Cynthia. Only
son of the late Douglas
CARR and his late wife
Eleanor MERCER and her husband Jack, of Owen Sound. Dear son-in-law
of Isabel (Mrs. Harold
TIPPIN,) of Owen Sound. Arthur will be
greatly missed by sister-in-law Brenda
McGREGOR, brother-in-law
Rodger TIPPIN and his wife
Kathy,▼ niece Toni
McGREGOR, nephews
Todd McGREGOR and his wife
Stephanie,▼
Dylan,▼
Jesse▼ and Brandon
TIPPIN. Sadly missed by Aunt Georgina
SHIPLEY, Uncle Alex
GARVIE
and many cousins. Art was semi-retired, casually working at Home
Depot, after a rewarding career with the Province of Ontario
Ontario Parks and Ministry of Natural Resources. At Arts request
there will not be a funeral, but instead a service of song and
celebration to be held on Thursday, November 17th, 2005 at 2: 00
p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Chatham, Ontario. In
response to Art's respect and knowledge of nature and the environment,
donations may be made to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, 110
Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 400 Toronto Ontario M4R 1A3 or to
the charity of your choice.
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McCLURE,
Donalda▼
L.▼ (née
McGREGOR)
On Monday, November 14th, 2005, Donalda L.
McCLURE died peacefully
at Parkview Manor, Chesley in her 98th year. She was predeceased
by her beloved husband, Jim, in 2003. Donalda was born in Bentinck
Township,▼ only daughter of Donald
McGREGOR and Jessie
YOUNG,
and sister of Jim
McGREGOR.
She▼ was married in 1928 to Jim
McCLURE,
and spent the rest of her life in Chesley where they raised a
family of eight children. She is survived by sons, Donald (Shirley)
David (Joan); James Jr. (Betsy), William (Faye), Scott (Carole)
and daughter Jessie (Peter
DEBAIE;) twenty- seven grandchildren
and thirty-eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by
her daughters, Jean
McPHEDREN and Elizabeth
WATHKE, four grand_sons,
Daniel McCLURE,
Andrew
McCLURE, Hugh and Philip
WATHKE, and great-grand_son,
Aaryn FULTON.
Donalda had a very busy and long life. She reported
local news to local papers and newspapers, and could be seen
at every meeting taking notes. She was an avid gardener and a
member of the Horticultural Society and cultivated fruits and
vegetables which she sold to local stores. Donalda was interested
in history and was a life member of the Bruce County Historical
Society. Visitation will be held at Cameron Funeral Home, Chesley
on Thursday from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A funeral
service will be held on Friday, November 18th, 2005 at the Presbyterian
Reformed Church, Chesley. Interment in Chesley Cemetery. Memorial
donations to the Friends of the Library (Chesley), or to the
Presbyterian Reformed Church would be greatly appreciated.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-12-09 published
CLARK,
Elizabeth▼ (née
McGREGOR)
Peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday
December 7, 2005, one week after her 98th birthday. Predeceased
by her loving husband Bill. Loving mother of David (Elena) and
Campbell (Ann). Dear grandmother of Christopher and Sarah. Survived
by brother-in-law George (Bea). Sadly missed by Mary and Bob
KNIGHT.
Visitation▼ at Trull “North Toronto” Funeral Home and
Cremation Centre, 2704 Yonge St (5 blocks south of Lawrence)
on Friday 2-4 and 7-9. Service Saturday at 11 o'clock in the
Chapel. Interment York Cemetery.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-12-09 published
VERMILYEA,
Douglas
Passmore
(World War 2 Veteran having served with the Royal Canadian Air
Force. He owned and operated Hatton Hall Catering for over 37
years and was a long time employee of R.C.A.)
Suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Wednesday,
December 7, 2005. Doug
VERMILYEA of Owen Sound in his 88th year.
Beloved▼ husband of Helen (née
McGREGOR.) Dear father of Judy
and her husband Art
SPEYER of Barrie, Paul
VERMILYEA and his
wife Nancy of Owen Sound, Jane and her husband Floyd
FITZSIMMONS
of Collingwood and Greg
VERMILYEA and his wife
Pam of Wiarton.
Lovingly remembered by twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Also survived by a sister June
WILEY of Stockdale, sisters-in-law
Ruth CLARKE of Belleville, Doreen
McGREGOR of Owen Sound and
Peggy McGREGOR of Hamilton. Predeceased by two daughters Rosemary
KIVELL and Elizabeth Lou
VERMILYEA, a brother Bill
CLARKE and
a brother-in-law Doug
WILEY.
Friends are invited to the Tannahill
Funeral Home, 376-3710 for visiting on Friday from 2: 00 to 4:00
and 7: 00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Knox
United Church, 890 4th Avenue, East on Saturday, December 10th
at 2: 00 p.m. with Reverend Ralph
SCHMIDT officiating. Visiting
at the church one hour prior to service time. Interment in Leith
Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate
memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Knox United
Church or the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre Foundation. Messages
of condolence for the family are welcome at www.tannahill.com
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-12-15 published
BEAMER,
Margaret
Elizabeth
On Monday, December 12th, 2005 at the St. Catharines General
Hospital,
Margaret
Elizabeth Watson
BEAMER wife of the late C.
Bruce BEAMER.
Beloved mother of Wayne
BEAMER and Bryan (Marion)
BEAMER. Dear grandmother of Bruce (Leslie
BEAMER,
Christine
(Neil)
McGREGOR, Rob (Caroline)
BEAMER, Dana (Craig)
MILLER and Jeffrey
(Amy) BEAMER.
Great-grandmother of Jack Cameron
MILLER, Annika
Leigh MILLER,
Colin
Alexander
McGREGOR and Erik Robert Bruce
BEAMER.
Sister of Dorothy
MARSH. Sister-in-law of Ruby
WATSON
and Gladys
BEAMER.
The family will receive Friends at St. Andrews
United Church from 11: 00 a.m. until the service time at 1:00
p.m. on Friday, December 16th, 2005. In memoriam contributions
to the National Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of
Canada would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to
the funeral chapel of Hetherington and Deans.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2005-03-02 published
McGREGOR-
BILASH
--In loving memory of Olive
McGREGOR-
BILASH of Birch Island. January 30, 1936 to March 6, 1998.
"When I Fly, I Fly!"
Far above the earth she soars,
Circling the clear sky,
Flying over forests dim,
Peering in shadows,
Seeking far and wide,
Her children,
To give them peace.
In loving memory of our Mother and Grandmother whose Spirit remains in our hearts forever, Dean
McGREGOR
Family.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-05 published
EAGLESON,
William▲▼ "
Bill▼ Maurice
Peacefully, at North Ridge Hospital, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,
Monday,▼
January▼ 3, 2005, William "Bill Maurice
EAGLESON, 91,
of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Grand Bend. Beloved husband of
Helen Dorothy
(MacGREGOR)
EAGLESON. Dear brother of Pauline
GUENTHER
of Grand Bend and brother-in-law of Janet
EAGLESON of Exeter.
Funeral arrangements pending. T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral
Home, Dashwood (519-237-3532).
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-06 published
EAGLESON,
William▲▼ "
Bill▲"
Maurice
Peacefully, at North Ridge Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, Florida,
Monday,▲
January▲▼ 3, 2005, William "Bill" Maurice
EAGLESON, 91,
of Fort Lauderdale and Grand Bend. Beloved husband of Helen Dorothy
(MacGREGOR)
EAGLESON. Dear brother of Pauline
GUENTHER of Grand
Bend and brother-in-law of Janet
EAGLESON of Exeter. Fondly remembered
by his niece Carole
AGAR, nephew Wayne
IRELAND, other nieces,
nephews and their families. Predeceased by brothers Ray
EAGLESON,
Bruce EAGLESON and his wife
Beatrice, brothers-in-law Ross
GUENTHER,
Cameron MacGREGOR and his wife
Doris, sister-in-law Jean
IRELAND
and her husband Carman. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons
Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Friday 2 to 4 p.m. and
7 to 9 p.m.; where the Funeral Service will be held Saturday,
January 8, 2005 at 11 a.m. Mrs. Evelyn
KRUEGER assisted by Pastor
Thomas BAILEY and Mr. Bob
HEYWOOD officiating. Interment Grand
Bend Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Church of
God, Grand Bend, South Huron Hospital Foundation, Palliative
Care or charity of choice would be appreciated. Condolences at
www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-10 published
IRELAND,
Wayne
Charles
Suddenly and unexpectedly, at his residence Friday, January 7,
2005, Wayne Charles
IRELAND, of London, age 40. Beloved son of
the late Carman and Jean
(MacGREGOR)
IRELAND.
Loved▼ brother of
Jill and her husband Robert
BOOTHE of London and the late Wendell
IRELAND (2002.) Lovingly remembered by aunt Helen
EAGLESON and
her husband the late William "Bill"
EAGLESON
(Jan.▲ 3, 2005) of
Florida and Grand Bend, uncle Ray and aunt Jean
IRELAND of London
and his many cousins and their families. Wayne will also be sadly
missed by his dear friend David Michael
HENNEMANN of London.
Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood
with visitation commencing Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 9: 30
a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11: 00 a.m. Mrs. Evelyn
KRUEGER officiating. Interment Grand Bend Cemetery. If desired,
memorial donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated.
Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-29 published
NORDEMANN, Harmpje Maria "Hannie"
(VAN
REIJENDAM)
After a lengthy illness, Harmpje Maria (Hannie) passed away at
Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on January 27, 2005. Harmpje Maria
((HannieVAN)
REIJENDAM)
NORDEMANN in her 77th year. Loving wife
of J. Gerhard (Gerald)
NORDEMANN of Nairn. Loving mother of Gerald
and wife Brenda▼
NORDEMANN of Komoka, Joan
NORDEMANN-
KELLER and
husband Robert
KELLER of Brampton, Shirley and husband Don
WATSON
of Nairn, Helen
NORDEMANN and husband Tony DA
SILVA of London,
Keith and wife
Ramona▼
NORDEMANN of Medicine Hat, Alberta and
Dorothy and husband Larry
FETTERLY of Brampton. Predeceased by
daughter Yvonne
(NORDEMANN)
MacGREGOR (1987.) Beloved Oma of
Beth and Craig
NORDEMANN,
Marc▼ and Matthew
NORDEMANN-
KELLER,
Jacki and Jason
WATSON,
Andrea▼ and Daniel
NORDEMANN-DA
SILVA
and Andrew and Emily
NORDEMANN. Dear sister of Dini DE
ROOI of
the Netherlands, sister-in-law of Corry
NORDEMANN of Strathroy,
D.W. (Wim)
NORDEMANN of the Netherlands, D.J.J. (Dick) and Map
NORDEMANN of the Netherlands, J.F. (Fred) and Edna
NORDEMANN
of Nightville, New Brunswick, brother-in-law J.
DRENTH of the
Netherlands and C.J. (Carel) and Rudi
NORDEMANN of the Netherlands.
Will also be missed by many nieces and nephews both in Canada
and the Netherlands. The family will be at the Nairn Mennonite
Church (26459 Bear Creek Sideroad - just off Petty Street) on
Friday, February 4, from 7-9 pm and
on Saturday, February 5,
from 1-2: 30 pm with memorial service at 2:30 pm officiated by
Rev. David
FRIESEN-
WALDNER.
There will be a private family service
of interment at another time. T. Stephenson and son Funeral Home
(Ailsa Craig) entrusted with arrangements. Cremation has taken
place. Those wishing to make donations in memory of Hannie
NORDEMANN
are asked to consider Craigwiel Gardens. A tree will be planted
in memory of Mrs. Harmpje
NORDEMANN.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-05 published
PAYNE,
William▼
John▼ "
Bill▼"
Peacefully, at Bluewater Health, Norman Street Site, Sarnia,
Friday,▼
February▼ 4, 2005, William John "Bill"
PAYNE, 70, of Sumac
Lodge, Sarnia, formerly of Crediton and Thedford. Beloved husband
of the late Lois Ruth
(CLARKE)
PAYNE (1996.) Loved mother and
mother-in-law of Bob
PAYNE and Corry
ELLIOT/ELLIOTT of Parkhill, Cheryl
and Rob DUNNELL of R.R.#2 Dashwood, Ken and Laurie
PAYNE of Watford,
Bill PAYNE
Jr.▼ of Crediton, Jim
PAYNE and Shelly
WHITE/WHYTE of Lucan,
Brian and Dawn
PAYNE of Windsor, Tracy
PAYNE and Dennis
EVANS
of Thedford, Kevin and Theressa
PAYNE of Parkhill. Loved by his
many grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Dear brother and
brother-in-law of Clara and Ron
WADE,
Marion▼
PAYNE, Lillian
JOYCE,
Liz and Bruce
CURRIE,
Georgette▼ and Allan
CAMPBELL, Edna and
Don CLARKE, Bob
PAYNE, Sharon and Dave
MEDD, Shelly and Tim
SULLIVAN.
Remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased
by granddaughter Aimee
PAYNE (1998,) parents William and Marion
(COUSINS)
PAYNE.
Resting▼ at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral
Home, Dashwood, with visitation Monday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to
9 p.m., where the funeral service will be held Tuesday, February
8, 2005 at 11 a.m. The Reverend Sheila
MacGREGOR officiating.
Interment Crediton Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to
the Alzheimer Society or charity of choice would be appreciated.
Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com
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PAYNE,
William▲
John▲ "
Bill▲"
Peacefully, at Bluewater Health, Norman Street Site, Sarnia,
Friday,▲
February▲ 4, 2005, William John "Bill"
PAYNE, 70, of Sumac
Lodge, Sarnia, formerly of Crediton and Thedford. Beloved husband
of the late Lois Ruth
(CLARKE)
PAYNE (1996.) Loved father and
father-in-law of Bob
PAYNE and Corry
ELLIOT/ELLIOTT of Parkhill, Cheryl
and Rob DUNNELL of R.R.#2 Dashwood, Ken and Laurie
PAYNE of Watford,
Bill PAYNE
Jr.▲ of Crediton, Jim
PAYNE and Shelly
WHITE/WHYTE of Lucan,
Brian and Dawn
PAYNE of Windsor, Tracy
PAYNE and Dennis
EVANS
of Thedford, Kevin and Theressa
PAYNE of Parkhill. Loved by his
many grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Dear brother and
brother-in-law of Clara and Ron
WADE,
Marion▲
PAYNE, Lillian
JOYCE,
Liz and Bruce
CURRIE,
Georgette▲ and Allan
CAMPBELL, Edna and
Don CLARKE, Bob
PAYNE, Sharon and Dave
MEDD, Shelly and Tim
SULLIVAN.
Remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased
by granddaughter Aimee
PAYNE (1998,) parents William and Marion
(COUSINS)
PAYNE.
Resting▲ at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral
Home, Dashwood, with visitation Monday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to
9 p.m., where the funeral service will be held Tuesday, February
8, 2005 at 11 a.m. The Reverend Sheila
MacGREGOR officiating.
Interment Crediton Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to
the Alzheimer Society or charity of choice would be appreciated.
Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com
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JORDAN,
Margaret
May (formerly
McGREGOR, née
CROSBY)
Margaret May
(CROSBY,
McGREGOR) on the morn of February 8, 2005,
of Saint Thomas, at the Palliative Care Unit in her 84th year.
Beloved wife of James Kenneth
McGREGOR (1946) and
Harold
Henry
Stephen JORDAN (1989) and loved mother of Elaine
McGREGOR-
MORRIS
and her husband David of Saint Thomas and Donald
McGREGOR and his
wife Marg of Mississauga. Margaret was predeceased by her brother,
Joseph CROSBY.
She is survived by her sister, Donna
DAVIES and
thirteen grandchildren - Jeff, Jayne, Paul, Kim, Sean, Kelly,
Christy, Cameron, Tui, Keiran, Maggie May, Callum and Bridget,
ten great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Margaret was born on January 17, 1922 in the same room as her
mother at Dunboyne. Each summer she enjoyed the reunion there
to reacquaint with old Friends. She remembered the days of the
horse and buggy and the first cars in the area. At thirteen,
she tied tobacco for five dollars a day. On October 30, 1946
James Kenneth was injured in the middle yard at the Michigan
Central Railway and died on November 1. Margaret was blessed
with their two beautiful children to raise. In the years following
her marriage in 1956 to Harold, the family often visited his
home at Sutton, Quebec. Margaret worked at Victor Gasket Hayes
Dana until 1986. She enjoyed the retirees' meetings and swapping
stories. Now she had had time to devote to her needlework - quilting,
knitting, crocheting and embroidery. She had gardened all her
life and made her flowerbeds abundant with growth and colour.
Her trailer at Springwater was an opportunity for her to share
baking and have friendly conversation. Family occasions were
always a joy and as the matriarch, Margaret would sit and chat
with each and everyone. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45
Elgin Street, Saint Thomas where the funeral service will be held
Friday at 1: 00 p.m. with interment to follow at Aylmer Cemetery.
Visitation Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As
Margaret spent her life in Elgin County, donations would be appreciated
to the Elgin-Saint Thomas Community Foundation (McGregor and Morris
Fund) which will grant projects in the community she called home.
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McGREGOR,
Robert
After a long and courageous battle with A.L.S. Robert
McGREGOR
of London in his 60th year passed away peacefully at his residence
on Saturday, February 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Nancy
(GRANT)
McGREGOR. Dear father of Alison
NORMAN and her husband Mike of
Edmonton, Alberta and Andrew
McGREGOR and his fiance Amy
BILYEA
of London. Dear brother of Ian
McGREGOR of Montreal, Québec.
Loving grandfather of Sydney Layne
NORMAN.
Cremation has taken
place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior
to the funeral service which will be conducted in the chapel
of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South,
London on Friday, February 18th, 2005 at 1 p.m. with Archdeacon
Ken ANDERSON of St. James Westminster Anglican Church officiating.
Interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery. As an expression
of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the A.L.S. Society,
London Chapter, 1355 Hastings Drive, London, Ontario N5X 2J1
or to the charity of your choice. (online condolences accepted
at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)
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MacGREGOR,
Arlie
Marie▼
(GEFFS)
Arlie Marie
(GEFFS)
MacGREGOR passed away at her home on Sunday
March▼ 6, 2005 in her 84th year. Loving mother of Gae
MacGREGOR
of Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Carna and Anne Marie
MacGREGOR
of Victoria, British Columbia, Drew and JoAnne
MacGREGOR of Granton,
Ontario., Dolores, Norma, Clyde
MacGREGOR and Karen
SMITH of
London. Dear sister of Gerald and Clarence
GEFFS.
Predeceased
by her brother Gordon
GEFFS.
Also survived by 10 grandchildren
and 4 great-grandchildren. Visitors will be received at John
T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street,
on Wednesday March 9th, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Funeral
Mass at St. Justin's Church, 855 Jalna Blvd., on Thursday morning
at 11 o'clock. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery at 1: 30 o'clock.
Prayers Wednesday evening at 8: 30 o'clock. Donations to the A.L.S
Society would be appreciated.
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BROWNING,
Charles
Edward "
Chuck" "
Ed"
Peacefully at his residence, Thursday, March 10, 2005, Charles
Edward "
Chuck" "
Ed"
BROWNING, 83, of Crediton. Beloved husband
of the late Ina Doris
(KILLEN)
BROWNING (2003.) Loved father
and father-in-law of Charles "Charlie" and Doreen
BROWNING of
Crediton,
Allen "Al" and Linda
BROWNING of White Rock, British
Columbia, Lee and Susan
BROWNING of Edmonton. Loving grandpa
of Heather
COOMBS,
Charlene and Jeff
POAG, Teresa
BROWNING and
Scott, Jodie
BROWNING and Rob, Laura
BROWNING and Michael
BROWNING
and great-grandpa to Owen
POAG,
Andrea
POAG, Jessica
POAG, Devon
KIM and Tegan
KIM. Dear brother-in-law of Albert
KILLEN and companion
Ruby of Truro, Nova Scotia. Predeceased by his parents Elmer
and Sarah
(FORD)
BROWNING.
Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman and
son Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Sunday 2 to 4pm and
7 to 9 p.m.; where the Funeral Service will be held Monday, March
14, 2005 at 2 p.m. The Reverend Sheila
MacGREGOR officiating. Interment
Crediton Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to Zion United
Church, Crediton or charity of choice would be appreciated.
Charles was a member of the Exeter Oddfellows #67, Royal Canadian
Legion, R.E. Pooley Branch #167, Exeter, served with the Canadian
Army, United States Army Air Force during World War 2 and retired
from the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was also a former Village
Trustee, served on the Volunteer Fire Department and member of
the Crediton Lion's Club. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com
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BAKER,
Glen "
Shorty"
Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, April
9, 2005, Glen "Shorty"
BAKER of Dashwood, age 92. Beloved husband
of Arnetta Pauline
(EVELAND)
BAKER of Queensway Nursing Home,
Hensall.
Loved father and father-in-law of Barry and Barb
BAKER
of R.R.#1, Vienna, Dale and Connie
BAKER and Bryan
BAKER all
of London, Donna and Bill
BISHOP of Turkey Point. Also loved
by his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Dear brother and
brother-in-law of Bob
BAKER,
Bill and Marg
BAKER, John and Jan
BAKER,
Meade and Dorothy
BAKER, Wanda and Adam
WILSON, Betty
GRENIER,
Irene
TINDALL, Clara and Bill
BROWN, Glady and Grant
McGREGOR, Bridgette
BAKER, Greta
BAKER, Frances
GIBSON and Norm
EVELAND.
Remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families.
Predeceased by his son Glenn
BAKER, brothers Bruce, Austin and
Murray BAKER, stillborn sibling twins and parents Robert and
Clara (MEADE)
BAKER.
Resting at T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral
Home, Dashwood with visitation on Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 13,
2005, at 11 a.m. Pastor John
TREMBULAK officiating. Interment
Exeter Cemetery. If desired, memorials to charity of choice would
be appreciated by the family. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com.
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YPMA,
Ethel
A. (formerly
AVEY, née
SMYTH)
At the Woodstock General Hospital on Thursday, April 21, 2005.
Ethel A. YPMA
(AVEY) (née
SMYTH) of Woodstock in her 85th year.
Beloved wife of the late Lloyd
AVEY (1945) and James
YPMA (1999.)
Loved mother of Larry
AVEY and his wife
Sharon of Courtright,
Ontario, Ron
YPMA and his wife
Shelley of Woodstock and Bonnie
AVEY and her husband Robert
HEDGES of Beachville. Ethel will
be sadly missed by her 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
and greatly missed by her sister-in-law Verna
NEWELL, daughter-in-law
Myra AVEY and niece Janice
BUTCHER.
She was the last surviving
member of the Smyth family and was predeceased by her son John
"Jack" AVEY and daughter Barb
BENJAMIN.
Friends may call at the
R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Avenue Woodstock
(539-0004) on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will
be held at Huron Park Baptist Church, 199 Berwick St. Woodstock
on Monday at 2: 00 pm with Pastor Robert
MacGREGOR officiating.
Interment in the Norwich Cemetery. Contributions to Huron Park
Baptist Church, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Woodstock
General Hospital Building Fund or a charity of choice would be
appreciated. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com
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COFFEY,
Thomas
Francis
In the arms of his beloved wife of nearly 40 years Thomas Francis
COFFEY passed away in his home on Monday, May 16, 2005. Much
loved husband of Janice
(PILGRIM)
COFFEY.
Loving father of Deborah
COFFEY and her husband Patrick
TOHILL of Toronto, David
COFFEY
and his wife
Brenda of Toronto and Dawn
McGREGOR and her husband
Andrew of London. Proud grandfather of Kieran and Isobel
TOHILL
and Alexandra Kathleen
COFFEY. Dear brother of Helen
AINSLIE
and her late husband Bill of Toronto, Michael
COFFEY and his
wife Goldie of St. Catharines, and Terry
COFFEY and his wife
Jeanne of Lyons. Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Norman
COFFEY and his brother Peter
COFFEY.
Visitors will be received
at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King
Street, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Funeral Mass at
St. George's Church, 1164 Commissioners Road West, on Thursday
morning at 11 o'clock. Entombment in Holy Family Mausoleum, St.
Peter's Cemetery at a later date. Prayers Wednesday evening at
7 o'clock. Donations to the Kidney Foundation or London Regional
Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
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PETTIT,
Donald
William
Peacefully at his residence on Sunday, May 29, 2005. Donald William
PETTIT of New Sarum in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Dee
PETTIT. Dear father of Sam and wife
Marilyn of Aylmer, Don of
New Sarum, Dan and wife Janet of Saint Thomas and Marilyn
WATTERS
and husband John
McGREGOR of R.R.#6, Aylmer. Step-father to Greg
DUNGAN and wife Carol, Bob
DUNGAN and Diana
THOMAS. Loving grandfather
to Jason, Don, Marlene, Steven, Danyel, Stephanie and Robert.
Also survived by 9 great grandchildren and a number of nieces
and nephews. Predeceased by his wife
Marion
(GARTON)
PETTIT (1988,)
daughter Marlene
PETTIT (1950,) daughter-in-law Julie
PETTIT
(2005,) brother Harvey
PETTIT and sisters Florence
JOHNSON,
Eleanor
KUNZ and Mabel
ASHTON.
Born in Yarmouth Township on March 22,
1919 son of the late Charles and Flora
(FOWLER)
PETTIT.
Don was
a farmer at New Sarum for most of his life and he was mail carrier
at R.R.#7, Aylmer (Kingsmill). He wintered in the Tampa area
of Florida for 38 years. Friends may call at the H.A. Kebbel
Funeral Home, Aylmer on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral
service will be held at the Seventh-day-Adventist Church, Manor
Road at Talbot Line, Saint Thomas on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at
3: 00 pm. Interment, Orwell Cemetery. Donations to the Diabetes
Association or the Seventh-day-Adventist Church would be appreciated.
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McGREGOR,
David▼
William▼
At the Saint Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, May 31,
2005, David William
McGREGOR of R.R.#1 Port Burwell, in his 75th
year. Born in Maryfield, Saskatchewan, he was the
son of the
late John and Clara
(ADAIR)
McGREGOR and he was a member of Our
Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church and had lived at R.R.#1
Port Burwell for the past 44 years, was a member of the Vienna
Lions Club for the past 40 years and a member of the Smoke Creek
Hunt Club for the past 38 years and was an avid hunter. Beloved
husband to Theresa
(KERNAST)
McGREGOR. Dear father of John
McGREGOR
and wife Marilyn and granddaughter Allison of R.R.#6 Aylmer.
Brother to Elizabeth
BUTLER and husband Terance and Irene
HUGHES,
both of Tillsonburg. Also survived by a number of nieces and
nephews and a sister-in-law Diane
McGREGOR of Mount Elgin. Predeceased
by a son Robert and a brother Walter and mother-in-law Veronika
KERNAST.
Friends may call at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer
on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held from Our
Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church on Friday at 11: 00 a.m.,
Father Gilbert
SIMARD officiating. Interment in the Queen of
Peace Cemetery. Prayers 8: 00 p.m. Thursday. Donations to the
Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association
would be appreciated.
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SMITH,
Cyril
Peacefully at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on June 8,
2005, in his 87th year, Cyril
SMITH of Thedford. Beloved partner
of Bessie SMITH.
Loving▲ father of Norma Jean and Albert
SHAW,
Robert (Cob)
SMITH,
Jackie and Leonard
MacGREGOR, Vivian and
Bill REID,
Stacey
SMITH, Brad and Mary
SMITH and Tamela
SMITH
and Tony SHEPPERD.
Sadly missed by 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by daughter Deborah and siblings Les, William and
Lawrence SMITH.
Cyril fought with the 2nd Field Company, Royal
Canadian Engineers in World War 2 and served his country as a
firefighter for the National Defense Department until retirement.
Funeral service will be held at the Gilpin Chapel in Thedford
on Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m. with Interment to follow
at Pinehill Cemetery. Reverend Edgar
HEALEY officiating. Visitation
on Friday, June 10, 2005 from 7: 15-9 p.m. with a Royal Canadian
Legion service, Thedford Branch #278 at 7: 00 p.m. Memorial donations
to the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Building Fund greatly
acknowledged.
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WILBEE,
Thomas
Fredrick
At Seaforth Community Hospital on Friday, June 24, 2005, Thomas
Fredrick WILBEE, age 83, of Seaforth. Beloved husband of the
late Helen
(MOFFAT)
WILBEE (2001.) Dear father of Peter and Peg
of Ridgetown, Bruce and Sharon of Seaforth and Anne and Larry
KLEIN of Ayr. Loving grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren.
Also survived by sisters-in-law Jean
WILBEE and Janie and her
husband Frank
GOLDING, all of Seaforth, and brothers-in-law Alvin
RILEY of Goderich and George
KING of Sault Ste. Marie. Predeceased
by his parents Horace and Ann
(EDGAR)
WILBEE, his brother William,
sisters Joyce
RILEY,
Ruth
KING and Martha
McGREGOR and her husband
Alex. A memorial and legion service in celebration of Tom's life
will be held on Monday June 27 at 11 a.m. at Northside United
Church, 54 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, Reverend John
GOULD and Pastor
Stephen HILDEBRAND will officiate. A private interment at Baird's
Cemetery, Stanley Township will follow at a later date. Memorial
donations to The Lung Association, Seaforth Community Hospital
Foundation or Northside United Church would be appreciated as
expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney-Ribey
Funeral Home Seaforth (519-527-1390). Condolences at www.whitneyribeyfuneralhome.com
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WARD,
Eva▼
Lillian▼
Into God's arms, surrounded by her loving family at home on Saturday,
June▼ 25th, 2005, Mrs. Eva Lillian
WARD in her 82nd year. Beloved
wife of the late Arthur
WARD.
Loving▼ mother of Jackie (Marty)
McGRENERE, Janet (Frank)
BORCHARDING, Charlene (Peter)
GALLAGHER
and Nancy (Tony)
MacGREGOR.
Predeceased▼ by her son Art
WARD.
"Nana" will be missed by her 13 grandchildren and 30 greatgrandchildren.
Also predeceased by 2 great-grandchildren and survived by her
sisters and brother. Friends may call at the Lloyd R. Needham
Funeral Chapel, 520 Dundas St. on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and on
Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service from the chapel on Wednesday
at 10 a.m. Canon Janet
LYNALL officiating. Interment Woodland
Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Victorian Order of Nurses,
Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation
would be appreciated.
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NORDEMANN,
Johann▼
Gerhard▼ "
Gerald▼"
After a short illness, Johann Gerhard (Gerald) passed away peacefully
at Strathroy General Hospital on Tuesday June 28, 2005. J. Gerhard
NORDEMANN was in his 80th year. Predeceased by his wife
Harmpje▼
(Hannie) NORDEMANN
(January▼ 2005.) Loving father of Gerald and
wife Brenda▲▼
NORDEMANN of Komoka, Joan
NORDEMANN and husband Robert
KELLER of Brampton, Shirley and husband Don
WATSON of Nairn,
Helen NORDEMANN and husband Tony DA
SILVA of London, Keith and
wife Ramona▲▼
NORDEMANN of Medicine Hat, Alberta and Dorothy and
husband Larry
FETTERLY of Brampton. Predeceased by daughter Yvonne
(NORDEMANN)
MacGREGOR (1987.) Beloved Opa of Beth and Craig
NORDEMANN,
Marc and Matthew
NORDEMANN-
KELLER,
Jacki and Jason
WATSON, Andrea
and Daniel
NORDEMANN-DA
SILVA and Andrew and Emily
NORDEMANN.
Dear brother of D.W. (Wim)
NORDEMANN of the Netherlands D.J.J.
(Dick) and Map
NORDEMANN of the Netherlands, J.F. (Fred) ad Edna
NORDEMANN of Nightville, New Brunswick, C.J. (Carel) and Rudi
NORDEMANN of the Netherlands, brother-in-law of Cory
NORDEMANN
of Strathroy, J.
DRENTH of the Netherlands and Dini DE
ROOI of
the Netherlands. Will also be missed by many nieces and nephews
both in Canada and the Netherlands. Visitation will be at Nairn
Mennoite Church (26459 Bear Creek Sideroad -just off Petty Street)
Friday, July 8th from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 9th from
1: 00-3:00 p.m. There will be a private family service of internment
at another time. T. Stephenson and son Funeral Home (Ailsa Craig)
entrusted with the arrangements for the family. Cremation has
taken place. Those wishing to make a donations memory of J. Gerhard
NORDEMANN are asked to consider a charity of choice.
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McGREGOR,
James "
Jim"
Peacefully with his family by his side at London Health Sciences
Centre, University Hospital on August 9, 2005 Jim loving husband
and best friend of Donna
McGREGOR in his 77th year. Beloved father
of Wayne and his wife Nola and grand_son Michael. Dear step-father
of Scott THIEL
(Josee) and Steve
THIEL (Sarah.)
Caring stepgrandfather
of Jordan, Tyler, Thomas and Alexa. Dear brother of Allan (Gail),
Vina (Jean)
RAYMOND, Shirley (Milton)
MacINTOSH, Joyce
COLEMAN
and Carol (Andre)
LACASSE.
Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his first wife Agnes, his parents George and Vina
McGREGOR, twin brother George (Lise,) brother Robert and sisters
Audrey and Marilyn. Dear brother-in-law of Marguerite (Harry),
Nelson, Velma (Merle), Mona (Herb), Edith (Chuck), Carolyn (Jim),
Harvey (Lynda) and Betty. Jim was a long time employee of Emco
Ltd. Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home,
362 Waterloo Street at King Street, on Thursday from 2-4 and
7-9 o'clock, where the funeral service will be held on Friday,
August 12, 2005 at 12 noon, with The Venerable Allan
McGREGOR
officiating. Cremation, with interment in St. Peter's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or
a charity of choice would be appreciated.
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HART,
Jessie
Beattie (née
CRESS)
Peacefully at Huronview Home, Clinton on Thursday, September
8, 2005, Mrs. Jessie Beattie
HART of Clinton in her 98th year.
Predeceased by her husband Joseph Noble
HART, her parents Agnes
Jane (SWAN) and John
CRESS, brother Norman
CRESS, sisters Jean
BUNSTON,
Dorothy
HUNTER and one sister in infancy. Survived by
nieces Barbara
ESPLEN and husband Stewart of Toronto and Marlene
PATTERSON of London, nephew Bill
MURNEY and wife
Nancy of Clinton,
grandnieces Melissa
PATTERSON of London and Terri
McGREGOR and
husband Brian of Clinton and cousin Jack
SWAN of Kitchener. Jessie
will be missed by her good Friends Hazel, Elvin and Nancy
PARKER
of Clinton. Jessie was a long-time employee for Bell Canada where
she spent 31 happy years, as a telephone operator. Friends will
be received at the Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd., 153 High St.
Clinton on Monday September 12, 2005 from 1 p.m. until the time
of the funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment Clinton Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Clinton
Public Hospital Foundation, St. Paul's Anglican Church or the
Huronia Branch of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals would be appreciated.
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EAGLESON,
Gordon▲▼
William▲▼
Suddenly at home in Southampton, on Sunday, September 18, 2005.
Gordon EAGLESON of Southampton in his 84th year. Loving husband
of Margaret
EAGLESON (née
MacGREGOR) of Southampton. Dear father
of Frank and his wife Doris of Southampton, Paul and his wife
Jennifer of Tara, John and his wife Crystal of Southampton and
Ann and her husband Stan
KOLLONTAY of Southampton. Proud Grandfather
of Shannon, Philip, Chad, Peter, Johnathan, Quinn, Cara Beth
and Sterling. Dear brother of Aldene
WOLFE of Dashwood. Gordon
will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his brother-in-laws
and sister-in-laws, by his nieces and nephews, by his Friends
of the Southampton Rotary Club, the Southampton United Church,
and the Community. As the founder of Eagleson Furniture and Funeral
Home, he dedicated his life to supporting families in their greatest
time of need as a friend and Funeral Director. Gordon is now
reunited with his son Peter who died in 1961. Predeceased by
his parents Henry and Lula
EAGLESON and by his brother Lloyd.
Visitation from the Eagleson Funeral Home, Southampton on Tuesday,
September 20, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. The Funeral Service
will be conducted from the Southampton United Church on Wednesday,
September 21, 2005 at 2 p.m. Interment Southampton Cemetery.
Time of Fellowship and Sharing will follow at the Eagleson Funeral
Home, Family Centre. Expressions of Remembrance to the Southampton
United Church or to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital, M.R.I. Campaign.
St. Lawrence Lodge #131 Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons will
hold a Memorial Masonic Service at the Funeral Home 7: 00 p.m.
Tuesday evening. Condolences may be forwarded to the family through
www.eaglesonfuneralhome.com
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MacGREGOR,
Gordon▼
Delford
Peacefully at home in Ingersoll on Tuesday, October 4, 2005,
Gordon Delford
MacGREGOR, in his 85th year.
son of the late Murdoch
and Savilla
MacGREGOR.
Beloved▲ husband of Dorothy
(McMILLAN)
MacGREGOR. Dear father of Mary-Helen
ROSS of Dorset, Ontario
and Doreen Elizabeth
ROBERTSON of Calgary, Alberta and step father
of Anna Mae
JANTZI/YANTZI of Ingersoll. Dear grandfather of Stephen,
Scott, Laura and Ian. Predeceased by two daughters Jean Isabell
BROCK (1973) and
Catherine
Ann
MacGREGOR (1982.) Brother of George
and his wife Helen of Point Clarke, Ontario and sister Grace
MacDONALD and her late husband Dave (1983) of Red Deer, Alberta.
Predeceased by his brother Donald (1999) and wife June (2002).
Gordon served his country from 1942-1946 in the Canadian Army
Second Armoured Brigade in Canada, England, France, Belgium,
Holland and Germany. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service
will be held at the Condo Social Room, 217 Thames Street, S., Ingersoll
on Thursday, October 13, 2005. Reverend Dr. Lonnie
ATKINSON officiating.
Visitation one hour prior to service time. Memorial donations
to Kintail Cemetery or the charity of your choice would be appreciated
by calling McBeath-Dynes Funeral Home, Ingersoll (519-425-1600).
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McGREGOR,
Elva (née
LEVITT)
At her residence, on Saturday, October 8, 2005. Elva
McGREGOR
(née LEVITT) 90 years, of Petrolia. Predeceased by her husband
Gordon▲ (1982.) Dear mother of Gary and Dolores
McGREGOR and Ken
and Jean McGREGOR all of Petrolia, Paul and Donna
McGREGOR of
Davenport, Iowa and Jayne and Ron
HUNTER of Oil Springs. Dear
sister of Ruby and Guy
MOTT of Sarnia. Also survived by 12 grandchildren
and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitors will be received from 7
to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia,
where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October
12, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Reverend Dean
ADLAM of St. Andrew's Presbyterian
Church officiating. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by
cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Multiple Sclerosis
Society. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.needhamjay.com
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SAUL,
Stewart
Allan
(April 27, 1937-October 11, 2005)
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of
Stewart Allan
SAUL.
Stew was on a hunting trip with Friends,
as is usual at this time of year. A genuine outdoorsman, he was
where he loved to be. Stewart leaves behind his loving wife of
46 years Pauline
(SOMES) and their three children. Stew was the
very proud father of Richard and his partner Bobbi, Jim and his
wife Lisa and Janet and her husband Brandon. Stewart was a wonderful
Papa to Kristy, Kenny, Jacky, Kelly, Erika, Tara, Cassie and
Aidan. Although he was born an only child, Pauline shared her
large family with him bringing him the joy of many brothers and
sisters. Pauline's family of Enid, Margaret, Norma and Don, Jack
and Joan and Wayne will also greatly miss this generous and fun-loving
man. Uncle Stew will be fondly remembered by his many nieces
and nephews. Stewart was the only child of Mattie and Harker
SAUL, born in Chauvin, Alberta. He has a large family of cousins
across the country and is fondly remembered by Enid, Don, Sharon,
Beryl, Betty, Annette, Robin, Owen and Eric. Stew and Pauline
made Friends wherever they went and they went often. Stew will
always be remembered fondly by many Friends across the country.
For the last several years, they spent their winters at Nettle's
Island in Florida where Stew will be remembered as a generous
neighbour and avid horse shoe thrower, eager fisherman and a
fine dancer. At the cottage on MacKenzie Lake where Stew has
built a legacy for generations to come, he will be sadly missed
by many Friends and neighbours. At home in Camlachie, Ontario,
Stew was a fine farmer and businessman. He is known for his huge
heart, ready smile, quick wit and generous nature. Stew has been
an active member of the Optimists, Masons and Shriners over the
years, giving back to the small community that he called home.
Resting at the Ronn E. Dodge Funeral Home and Cremation Centre,
McFarlane Chapel, 9 James St. S. at Watt (Forest) Lambton Shores.
Visitation on Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral
Service Monday, October 17 at 1: 00 p.m. at the Forest United
Church, 21 James St. N. in Forest. All are welcome to join the
family in remembering Stew and celebrating his life at the Camlachie
Community Centre following the funeral service. Private family
interment. The family would like to send a special thank you
to Beverly
MacGREGOR and Fern
TICE and Gerte
PULLMAN for their
Friendship and kindness. Donations appreciated to charity of
choice. (Cheques only received at the Funeral Home and Church).
A Memorial Tree will be planted in memory of "Stew" by the Dodge
family.
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JONES,
William
John
Peacefully at Sarnia General Hospital on Friday, October 14th,
2005. William John
JONES of R.R.#5 Watford in his 81st year.
Beloved husband of Elsie
(SHAY/SHEA.) Dear father of Shirley and George
LAWSON of Atwood, Donald and Deb
JONES of Watford, Donna and
Norman McAUSLAN of Petrolia, Marilyn and Don
CAMPBELL of Alvinston.
Grandfather of Steven and Brad
JONES,
Crystal and Stacy
DERY,
Shawn and Katrina
LAWSON,
Rebecca and Jessica
McAUSLAN, Brandon,
Kelsey and Eric
CAMPBELL and predeceaased by grand_son Jeremy
LAWSON.
Bill will be remembered by his sister Mary (Tom)
FREER.
He is predeceased by his brother Jim
JONES, sister and brother-in-law
Margaret and Jack
ZONNEVILLE.
Also predeceased by daughter-in-law
Lee (McGREGOR)
JONES.
Bill ploughed in Lambton County for 48
years. Visitation will was held at the Harper Funeral Home on
Sunday, October 16th, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service
at the Funeral Home on Monday, October 17th, 2005 at 2 p.m. with
Rev.
Fr.
Kendall
REIMER officiating. Interment will take place
at Watford Cemetery. Donations to the Lung Association or the
Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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SNELL,
Ila
Dorothy
(HUNTER)
Peacefully at Exeter Villa on Sunday, October 23, 2005. Ila Dorothy
(HUNTER)
SNELL of Exeter in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the
late Russell
SNELL (1979.) Dear mother of John and Jackie
SNELL
of Exeter, Elizabeth Graham
SMITH of Nepean. Loved by her grandchildren
Melanie (Kyle)
PLATT,
Melissa
(Steve)
PERIARD, Grant (Nancy)
COON,
Kimberley
(Scott)
GAUTHIER, and Kelly (Jim)
LACEY. Also
loved by her great-grandchildren Connor, Jacob, Ainsley, Trent,
Kalem, Adam, Chance and Jenna. Survived by two sisters Edith
(Ray) BOUDREAU of Exeter and Eileen (Bill)
WHITEHEAD of Sarnia.
Predeceased by four brothers Clifford, Lloyd, Norman and John
and one sister Lily. A funeral service will be held at Dinney
Funeral Home, 471 Main Street, Exeter on Tuesday, October 25,
2005 at 1 p.m. with Reverend Sheila
MacGREGOR officiating. Visitation
one hour prior to the service. Interment at Exeter Cemetery.
Memorial Donations to the Alzheimer Society, 317 Huron Road,
Clinton, Ontario N0M 1L0 would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences at www.dinneyfuneralhome.on.ca
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CORBETT,
Hazel
I. (née
MORENZ)
Peacefully, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, on Tuesday, November
8, 2005 Hazel I.
(MORENZ)
CORBETT, of Hensall, in her 93rd year.
Beloved wife of the late John "Jack"
CORBETT (1984.) Dear mother
and mother-in-law of Al and Elaine
CORBETT of Strathroy, Connie
and Bob CHAFFE of R.R.#5, Mitchell and Donna
CORBETT of Exeter.
Loving grandmother of Steve and Janine
CORBETT,
Jeff
CORBETT,
Jonathon and Leigha
CORBETT,
Cathy
CORBETT, Becky and Jamie
BEAL,
Joe and Donna
CHAFFE,
Jack and Diane
CHAFFE, Tony and Candace
CHAFFE,
Sally and Brian
CLARKE and 19 great-grandchildren. Dear
sister-in-law of Dorothy
CORBETT.
Sadly missed by several nieces
and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Albert and Eleanor
MORENZ,
one son Ross, one granddaughter Kim
CORBETT, brothers Hugh and
Annie and Roy and Mae
MORENZ, sisters Marjorie and Les
ADAM/ADAMS
and Blanche and Harry
CHAPMAN, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law
Edward CORBETT,
Bertha and Archie
McGREGOR, Dorothy and Harold
PARKER, Jim and Edna Mae
SANGSTER and Evelyn and Ed
SCHROEDER.
The funeral service will be conducted in Hensall United Church,
on Thusday, November 10, 2005 at 2 p.m. with visitation 1 hour
prior to service. Mr. Bob
HEYWOOD officiating. Interment Baird's
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hensall United
Church, Parkinson Society or Juvenile Diabetes Association. (J.M.
McBeath Funeral Home, Zurich). Condolences may be forwarded through
www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted as a living
memorial to Hazel
CORBETT.
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CARR,
Arthur▲
Douglas▲
Suddenly with his family by his side at the cottage in Southampton
on Sunday November 13, 2005. In his 59th year, Arthur Douglas
CARR, of Chatham, the loving husband of Joyce (née
TIPPIN,)
Dad▲
and best friend of Ian
CARR, of Chatham. Predeceased by his daughter
Cynthia. Only
son of the late Douglas
CARR and his late wife
Eleanor MERCER and her husband Jack, of Owen Sound. Dear son-in-law
of Isabel (Mrs. Harold
TIPPIN,) of Owen Sound. Arthur will be
greatly missed by sister-in-law Brenda
McGREGOR, brother-in-law
Rodger TIPPIN and his wife
Kathy,▲ niece Toni
McGREGOR, nephews
Todd McGREGOR and his wife
Stephanie,▲
Dylan,▲
Jesse▲ and Brandon
TIPPIN. Sadly missed by Aunt Georgina
SHIPLEY, Uncle Alex
GARVIE
and many cousins. Art was semi retired, casually working at Home
Depot, after a rewarding career with the Province of Ontario
Ontario Parks and Ministry of Natural Resources. At Art's request
there will not be a funeral, but instead a service of song and
celebration to be held on Thursday November 17, 2005 at 2 p.m.
at the First Presbyterian Church in Chatham, Ontario. In response
to Art's request and knowledge of nature and the environment,
donations may be made to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, 110
Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 400 Toronto, Ontario M4R 1A3 or to
the charity of your choice by calling Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral
Home (519) 376-2326, Owen Sound.
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PICKERING,
Evelyn
Leona (née
SHANK)
Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at London Health
Sciences Centre, University Hospital, Friday, November 18, 2005,
Evelyn Leona
(SHANK)
PICKERING, 75, of R.R.#3, Dashwood. Beloved
wife of the late Ross Edmund
PICKERING (2003.) Loved mother and
mother-in-law of Stanley
PICKERING of London, Mike and
Jo Anne
PICKERING of R.R.#3, Dashwood, Susan
GUENTHER of Brechin, Nancy
and Randy REGIER of R.R.#3, Zurich, Jane and Dale
KERSLAKE of
Sarnia. Loving grandma of Chad and Cecile, Angela and Rene, Rebecca,
Pamela and Jesse; Ben and Katie, Sean; Nicholas and Pam, Meghan
and Jason; Courtney and Sydney. Dear sister and sister-in-law
of Ada DIETRICH of Grand Bend, Ellen
SMITHERS of R.R.#2, Zurich,
Eva TAILOR/TAYLOR of London, Lawrence
SCOTT of R.R.#2, Dashwood, Rena
and Orville
TRUEMNER of R.R.#3, Parkhill, Grace and Valere
DENOMME
of Arva, Marilyn and Willis
ROCK of R.R.#3, Parkhill, Betty and
William COECK of London, Ken
PICKERING of R.R.#2, Dashwood, Cathy
PICKERING of London, Leonard and Judith
PICKERING of London,
Karen PICKERING of Ingersoll, Marilyn
PICKERING of R.R.#2, Dashwood,
Bertha PICKERING of Parkhill and Joyce
ELDER of London. Remembered
by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by
brothers Lloyd
SHANK in infancy, Floyd
SHANK (1944,) parents
John and Ethel
(BLAIR)
SHANK, brothers-in-law Roy
DIETRICH and
Cecil SMITHERS.
Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral
Home, Dashwood, with visitation Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to
9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Zion United Church,
Crediton, Sunday, November 20, 2005 at 2 p.m. The Reverend Sheila
MacGREGOR officiating. Interment Crediton Cemetery. If desired,
memorial donations to Zion United Church or charity of choice
would be appreciated. Evelyn was very active within her Church
and community. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com
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McGREGOR,
Agnes
In loving memory of Agnes, who passed away December 4th, 1986.
To know her was to love her Both for family and friend. Sadly
missed by Wayne, Nola and Michael.
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McDONALD,
Donald
Keith
The family of Donald Keith
McDONALD, of Petrolia, is saddened
to announce his death on December 4, 2005 at Bluewater Health
- C.E.E. Site, Petrolia. Born April 6, 1918, he was the youngest
of 13 children born to Murdock and Mary Louella
(BOWLES)
McDONALD.
He was predeceased by all his siblings, brothers, Lyle, Melbourne,
Elmer,
Wilfred,
Leslie (Ruth) and Howard (Nora)
McDONALD, sisters,
Mabel (Wilber)
BRADSHAW,
Annie
(Allan)
McDOUGALL, Eva (Howard)
RICKEL, Lucy (Homer)
ANDERSON, Vera (Marvin) Rice and Dorothy
(Edward) WILKINS. He is survived and will be greatly missed by
his wife, Mavis (née
SMITH) of 52 years, his sons, Shaun (Nanette)
and Timothy; granddaughters, Kylie
McDONALD and Laura
McGREGOR-
HAYES,
step grandchildren, Alyssa and Brandon; daughter-in-law, Carol
McGREGOR and foster son Brian
WOLFE. He was predeceased by foster
son, Edward
McGREGOR (1989.) He loved and was loved by the entire
Smith family: Marjorie and Tom
DAVIE,
Irene and Harold
WILLSON
(deceased,) Vivian and Vaughn
WHITE/WHYTE (deceased,) Millie and Marvin
HARKNES,
Clarence (deceased) and Elaine
SMITH, Larry and Kay
SMITH,
Joyce and Elbert
HEATH, David and Carolyn
SMITH and Shirley
SMITH. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. From the
age of 7 years, he worked with and admired horses and was saddened
to give them up when his health failed. He was born and spent
his entire life in Enniskillen Twp. He retired from Dow Chemical
in 1983. He served faithfully as an elder in the Community of
Christ Church for many years. Visitors will be received on Tuesday
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home,
Petrolia, where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday,
December 7, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, Friends who wish, may consider a
memorial donation (by cheque) to the Victorian Order of Nurses,
World Accord or the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation. Memories and
condolences may be sent online at ww.needhamjay.com
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JARDINE,
Ray
At Bluewater Health -- C.E.E. Site, Petrolia on Tuesday, December
20, 2005. Ray
JARDINE, 69 years, of Petrolia. Will be lovingly
missed by his wife
Gwen (née
McGREGOR,) his sons Max and Donita
Jardine BUCHANAN,
Michigan and their children Tinelle and Philip,
Don and Tamara
JARDINE of Berrien Springs, Michigan and their
children Jessica, Breanna, and Thomas, Dan and Lillian
JARDINE
of Buchanan, Michigan and their children Amanda and Mark, Brian
and Stephanie
JARDINE of Buffalo and their sons Josh and Benjamin,
and Dave and Lisa
JARDINE of Berrien Springs, Michigan and their
daughters Ashleigh and Kali. Dear brother to Pauline
BERK of
London and the late Robert (1993) and his wife
Bernadine
JARDINE
of Petrolia. Will also be missed by a sister-in-law Hazel and
Harold MAPLETOFT of Wallaceburg and many nieces and nephews.
Visitors will be received on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia where the funeral
service will be held Friday, December 23, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m.
Pastor Edwin
EMERSON officiating. As expressions of sympathy,
memorial donations may be made by cheque to A.D.R.A. Canada or
C.E.E. Hospital Foundation. Memories and condolence may be left
online at www.needhamjay.com.
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NORDEMANN, Harmpje Maria "Hannie"
(VAN
REIJENDAM)
After a lengthy illness, Harmpje Maria (Hannie)
(VAN
REIJENDAM)
passed away at Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig, on January 27,
2005, in her 77th year. Loving wife of J. Gerhard (Gerald)
NORDEMANN
of Nairn. Loving mother of Gerald and wife
Brenda▲▼
NORDEMANN of
Komoka, Joan
NORDEMANN and husband Robert
KELLER of Brampton,
Shirley and husband Don
WATSON of Nairn, Helen
NORDEMANN and
husband Tony DA
SILVA of London, Keith and wife
Ramona
NORDEMANN
of Medicine Hat, Alberta, and Dorothy and husband Larry
FETTERLY
of Brampton. Predeceased by daughter Yvonne
(NORDEMANN)
MacGREGOR
(1987.) Beloved Oma of Beth and Craig
NORDEMANN,
Marc▲▼ and Matthew
NORDEMANN-
KELLER, Jacki and Jason
WATSON, Andrea and Daniel
NORDEMANN-DA
SILVA and Andrew and Emily
NORDEMANN. Dear sister of Dini DE
ROOI of the Netherlands, sister-in-law Corry
NORDEMANN of Strathroy,
D.W. (Wim)
NORDEMANN of the Netherlands, D.J. J. (Dick) and Map
NORDEMANN of the Netherlands, J.F. (Fred) and Edna
NORDEMANN
of Nightville, New Brunswick; brother-in-law J.
DRENTH of the
Netherlands and C.J. (Carel) and Rudi
NORDEMANN of the Netherlands.
Will also be missed by many nieces and nephews both in Canada
and the Netherlands. The family will be at the Nairn Mennonite
Church (26459 Bear Creek Sideroad, just off Petty Street) on
Friday, February 4, from 7-9 p.m. and
on Saturday, February 5,
from 1-2: 30 p.m. with memorial service at 2:30 p.m., officiated
by Reverend David
FRIESENWALDNER.
There will be a private family
service of interment at another time. T. Stephenson and son Funeral
Home (Ailsa Craig) entrusted with arrangements. Cremation has
taken place. Those wishing to make donations in memory of Hannie
NORDEMANN are asked to consider Craigwiel Gardens. A tree will
be planted as a living memorial to Mrs. Harmpje
NORDEMANN.
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NORDEMANN,
Johann▲▼
Gerhard▲▼ "
Gerald▲▼"
After a short illness, Johann Gerhard (Gerald) passed away peacefully
at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Tuesday, June 28,
2005. J. Gerhard
NORDEMANN was in his 80th year. Predeceased
by wife Harmpje▲▼
(Hannie▼)
NORDEMANN
(January▲▼ 2005.) Loving father
of Gerald and wife
Brenda▲▼
NORDEMANN of Komoka, Joan
NORDEMANN
and husband Robert
KELLER of Brampton, Shirley and husband Don
WATSON of Nairn, Helen
NORDEMANN and husband Tony DA
SILVA of
London, Keith and wife
Ramona▲▼
NORDEMANN of Medicine Hat, Alberta,
and Dorothy and husband Larry
FETTERLY of Brampton. Predeceased
by daughter Yvonne
(NORDEMANN)
MacGREGOR (1987.) Beloved Opa
of Beth and Craig
NORDEMANN,
Marc▲▼ and Matthew
NORDEMANN-
KELLER,
Jacki and Jason
WATSON,
Andrea▲▼ and Daniel
NORDEMANN-DA
SILVA,
and Andrew and Emily
NORDEMANN. Dear brother of D.W. (Wim)
NORDEMANN
of the Netherlands, D.J.J. (Dick) and Map
NORDEMANN of the Netherlands,
J.F. (Fred) and Edna
NORDEMANN of Knightville, New Brunswick,
C.J. (Carel) and Rudi
NORDEMANN of the Netherlands, brother-in-law
of Cory NORDEMANN of Strathroy, J.
DRENTH of the Netherlands,
and Dini DE
ROOI of the Netherlands. Will also be missed by many
nieces and nephews both in Canada and the Netherlands. Visitation
will be at Nairn Mennonite Church, 26459 Bear Creek Sideroad,
just off Petty Street, on Friday, July 8 from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday,
July 9 from 1-3 p.m. There will be a private family service of
interment at another time. T. Stephenson and son Funeral Home,
Ailsa Craig, entrusted with the arrangements for the family.
Cremation has taken place. Those wishing to make a donation in
memory of J. Gerhard
NORDEMANN, are asked to consider a charity
of choice.
A tree will be planted in memory of Mr. J. Gerhard
NORDEMANN.
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NORDEMANN,
Johann▲
Gerhard▲ "
Gerald▲"
After a short illness, Johann Gerhard (Gerald) passed away peacefully
at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Tuesday, June 28,
2005. J. Gerhard
NORDEMANN was in his 80th year. Predeceased
by wife Harmpje▲
(Hannie▲)
NORDEMANN
(January▲ 2005.) Loving father
of Gerald and wife
Brenda▲
NORDEMANN of Komoka, Joan
NORDEMANN
and husband Robert
KELLER of Brampton, Shirley and husband Don
WATSON of Nairn, Helen
NORDEMANN and husband Tony DA
SILVA of
London, Keith and wife
Ramona▲
NORDEMANN of Medicine Hat, Alberta,
and Dorothy and husband Larry
FETTERLY of Brampton. Predeceased
by daughter Yvonne
(NORDEMANN)
MacGREGOR (1987.) Beloved Opa
of Beth and Craig
NORDEMANN,
Marc▲ and Matthew
NORDEMANN-
KELLER,
Jacki and Jason
WATSON,
Andrea▲ and Daniel
NORDEMANN-DA
SILVA,
and Andrew and Emily
NORDEMANN. Dear brother of D.W. (Wim)
NORDEMANN
of the Netherlands, D.J.J. (Dick) and Map
NORDEMANN of the Netherlands,
J.F. (Fred) and Edna
NORDEMANN of Knightville, New Brunswick,
C.J. (Carel) and Rudi
NORDEMANN of the Netherlands, brother-in-law
of Cory NORDEMANN of Strathroy, J.
DRENTH of the Netherlands,
and Dini DE
ROOI of the Netherlands. Will also be missed by many
nieces and nephews both in Canada and the Netherlands. Visitation
will be at Nairn Mennonite Church, 26459 Bear Creek Sideroad,
just off Petty Street, on Friday, July 8 from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday,
July 9 from 1-3 p.m. There will be a private family service of
interment at another time. T. Stephenson and son Funeral Home,
Ailsa Craig, entrusted with the arrangements for the family.
Cremation has taken place. Those wishing to make a donation in
memory of J. Gerhard
NORDEMANN, are asked to consider a charity
of choice. A tree will be planted in memory of Mr. J. Gerhard
NORDEMANN.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-23 published
MacGREGOR, R.H. "Bob"
On Sunday, February 20, 2005, at the age of 86, peacefully in
his sleep. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Karma,
his four children, Grant (Cecily), Claire (Rob), Bruce (Carolyn)
and Karma (Mike), ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Born in Caroni, Trinidad and raised in Glasgow, Scotland, he
served in the 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow
Regiment), Tenth Indian Infantry Brigade, Fifth Indian Division
and Special Boat Service, between 1939 and 1946. He achieved
the rank of Captain and was acknowledged (Mentioned In Dispatch)
for his combat leadership in Eritrea during World War 2. With
his background in shipping, he became the only army officer to
be appointed Naval Officer in Charge of a Port (Patras, Greece).
Bob joined Ellermans (Glasgow) in 1936. After the war he emigrated
to Canada and an affiliated company, Montreal Australia New Zealand
Steamship Line, where he became General Manager in 1963. Bob
headed up the newly formed Canadian operation of A.C.T. (a consortium
of shipping lines) in 1970, where he spearheaded the companies'
move to container shipping. He joined the New Zealand Trade Commission
in Toronto for a brief departure from shipping in the seventies,
and returned to his primary passion five years later at Columbus
Line. A Past Master of St. Paul's Lodge in Montreal, Bob was
an active member for many years. He lived a comfortable retirement
with his final years in the loving care of his wife, Karma. A
memorial service will be held on Friday, February 25, 2005 at
2: 00pm, at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Ave.
W., (2 stop lights west of Yonge St.) Toronto, Ontario. In lieu
of flowers, donations to the War Amps would be gratefully appreciated.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-26 published
MERRILL,
Jean
Margaret (née
MacGREGOR)
Passed away peacefully February 23, 2005 in her 87th year after
a brief illness, with her family by her side. Wife of the late
Lawrence S.
MERRILL.
Predeceased by her brothers Hugh
MacGREGOR,
Archie MacGREGOR and Peter
MacGREGOR. Cherished and devoted mother
to Beth (Tom
PATTERSON) and Peter (Pat)
MERRILL.
Adored grandmother
to Scott, Cheryl and Karen
PATTERSON, and Patrick
BRODIE and
Victoria MERRILL.
Jean was a graduate of MacDonald College and
70 year member of the "Mac" Club. She was an active member of
the former St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Lachine and Past
President and active member of Lachine Curling Club. Her love
of life, kindness and generosity, her sense of humour and wonderful
style will be greatly missed by all her family and Friends. A
celebration of Jean's life will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2005
at 2 p.m. at the Summerlea United Church in Lachine. Family members
will be welcoming visitors at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the Montreal Association for the Blind or the
charity of your choice.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-12 published
ARCHER,
William▼
Lee,▼ LL.B., Q.C. L.Cdr., (Ret.)
On Sunday March 6, 2005 unexpectedly in Toronto in his 86th year.
Beloved husband of Gwen and loving father of Janet. Bill was
born in Hamilton, Ontario
son of the late Reverend William L.
ARCHER
and Caroline L.
MacGREGOR and is predeceased by his brothers
Robert, Edward, Geoffrey and sister Isabelle. He is fondly remembered
by many nieces and nephews. Bill was considered a man of strong
principle, integrity "an honourable man". Bill grew up in the
Niagara area and attended Ridley College. He started work in
Toronto as an office boy and then as a junior with the Imperial
Bank of Canada. In 1940 Bill joined the R.C.N.V.R. as an ordinary
seaman, then a signalman and leading signalman. He trained at
Royal Roads and received his commission as a Sub-Lieutenant.
Bill saw service on the east coast, Gulf of St. Lawrence, the
Atlantic Ocean in H.M.C.S. Lightfoot, and to the Pacific Ocean
in H.M.C.S. Prince Rupert and was appointed Lieutenant Commander.
After the war Bill graduated from McGill University and went
to Osgoode Hall. He was called to the Bar in 1953 and appointed
Queen's Council in 1962 and became a Life Member of the Law Society
of Upper Canada in 2003. Bill began as a partner in the firm
Alexander, Hughes, Archer, and was as passionate about his practice
of law as he was about political life. In 1958 he was elected
to Toronto City Council and Metro Council. Bill had the ability
to connect people, cut through red tape and problem solve. He
had a great love of the city and was an active member of Council,
as an alderman and controller. Bill served as a chairman of various
committes on transportation, parks and works. He was the Coordinator
of the Yonge Street Pedestrian Mall, and instrumental in obtaining
the William Lyon Mackenzie fireboat. Bill had the habit of asking
awkward questions and challenging our assumptions in searching
for the right decision. He was keenly involved in urban development
of the downtown core. He served as a member of the Planning Board
and the Library Board and was much involved in providing the
new Reference Library. Bill was Chairman Residential Division,
United Appeal, a member of the 1972 Ontario Task Force on Policing,
President of the International Institute and involved with various
other community organizations. He served as a municipal politician
until 1972, including a run for Mayor in 1966. Bill was appointed
as the Commissioner for the Provincial Review of the Regional
Municipality of Niagara from 1975 to 77. In later years Bill
served on the Toronto Historial Board with a passionate dedication.
In 1977 Bill received the Toronto Award of Merit. Bill sailed
Star Boards and was a life member of the Royal Canadian Yacht
Club, the Board of Trade, and the Royal Canadian Legion, Fort
York Branch as well as a member of Zeta Psi. Throughout his life
he was an active member of the federal and provincial Progressive
Conservative Parties. The family would like to thank the staff
of the Emergency Room at the Toronto General Hospital for their
kindness and caring. The family will receive Friends at the Morley
Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Avenue West (2 stops lights
west of Yonge St.) on Wednesday March 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. If
desired, a memorial donation to
YOUR favourite politician or
political party would be appreciated. Cremation has taken place
and a service will be held in Stamford, Ontario at a later date.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-30 published
LATIMER,
Beatrice▼ (née
CLARKE)
Died peacefully at her residence on March 29, 2005. Predeceased
by her husband, William D.
LATIMER, and her sisters, Margaret
GIBBONS and Audrey
MacGREGOR,
Beatrice▼ was in her 91st year.
Dearly▼ beloved mother of Jane
BRACKEN and Anne DE
LUCA,
Beatrice▼
was a special Nanny to grandchildren Scott
WARDLE,
Matthew▼ and
Joshua CAUZ,
Laura,▼
David▼ and Michael
BRACKEN and to great grandchildren
Mitchell and Kloe
WARDLE.
Bill▼ and Beatrice
LATIMER campaigned
a highly successful Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing stable
on the Ontario Jockey Club circuit during the 1950s, '60s and
'70s. Among the multiple stakes winners owned by the
LATIMERs
was one of Canada's greatest turf mares, Belle Geste, who was
inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 1990
and represented Canada in 1972 in the Washington International.
Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor
St. W, at Windermere Ave., east of Jane subway, from 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday
April 1, 2005 at 10 a.m. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-11 published
LORIMER,
Myrtle
I. (née
MOORE)
On April 6 Myrtle I.
LORIMER died in Coquitlam, British Columbia
from a cancer that confined her to bed in her last weeks. She
did not suffer unduly and maintained her wry sense of humour
almost until the end. She assured us all many times that she
had led a long and happy life.
Myrt was born May 20, 1912 in Regina to James Hamilton
MOORE,
blacksmith, and Annie
(HUNTER)
MOORE, seamstress. She is survived
by her husband Wes, whom she married in 1940, her children James
(publisher, Halifax), Rowland (professor, Vancouver) and Elizabeth
(Betty; musician, Ottawa), her grandchildren Eric and
MifAnne
Lorimer BOLLMAN,
Stefan,
Conor, and Julia
LORIMER and step-grandchildren
Lynn MacGREGOR,
Wendy MacGregor
STORDY and Bill
MacGREGOR, and
her nephews and nieces. In her final years her nephew David
BROWN
and his wife, Marsha, were most kind and nurturing.
In early adulthood, Myrt acquired a specialist certificate for
teaching kindergarten and began her professional career in Regina.
However she was forced to give up teaching by a Regina School
Board policy forbidding the employment of married women. She
briefly returned to teaching kindergarten in Moose Jaw and then
again in her 80s and 90s at Maple Leaf Estates in Florida, teaching
music theory to seniors.
Myrtle and Wes moved their family to Winnipeg in 1949 and Myrt
became active in many community organizations as a board member,
board chair, and president. Her volunteer work included the Children's
Home, the Fort Garry Library, the Winnipeg Library, and, perhaps
her greatest love, the International Music Camp at the Peace
Garden where she was involved for 45 years, many years as a board
member, some as president. She was instrumental in establishing
the Manitoba Committee, a group of nine Canadians who, with nine
Americans, operate the music camp. She recognized as a Woman
of Distinction in 1984 by the Winnipeg Young Women's Christian
Association / Young Men's Christian Association, by the Mayor
of Winnipeg for her service to the city, and by the International
Music Camp.
We will remember Myrt's social grace and acumen, her sense of
justice, her love of music and art, her avid card playing, her
feistiness, her love, warmth, and conspiratorial delight, and
her devotion to providing opportunities for her family and others.
A memorial service will be held Friday April 15 at 3: 00 pm at
Saint John's College Chapel at the University of Manitoba. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the International Music
Camp c/o #9 - 270 Roslyn Road, Winnipeg R3L 0H3, Crossroads Hospice,
P.O. Box 1072, Coquitlam V3J 6Z4, or the Canadian Cancer Society.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-19 published
SHORT,
Lela▼
Iola▼ (née
BRILLINGER)
Passed away peacefully at Mariann Home on Friday, April 15, 2005,
in her 95th year. Loving wife of the late Leonard. Dear mother
of Nancy and Paul and his wife Liz. Much loved Grandma of Michael
and his wife Jennifer, Murray and his wife Jessica, and Jeff,
and Great Grandma of Tristan, Brooklyn and William. Predeceased
by her siblings Stewart, Barney, Mabel
MacGREGOR,
Jack, her twin
Ila FERGUSON,
Ken and
Jean.
Lee will be lovingly remembered by
all of her family and Friends. A Funeral Service will be held
on Friday, April 22, 2005 at 3 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral
Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles), with
visitation from 1: 30 p.m. Cremation and private family interment
at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Mariann Home or a charity of your choice. Condolences www.rskane.ca.
R.S. Kane 416-221-1159
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I Remember -- Christina
McCALL
By Roy MacGREGOR,
Friday,▼
May 6, 2005, Page S9
Globe and Mail columnist Roy
MacGREGOR also writes about Christina
McCALL.
Christina McCALL was one of those people who, like border collies,
like to think they can't be seen as they go about their work.
Back in the early 1970s, I spent several years as a very junior
editor at Maclean's. She was, surely, the only one on staff more
shy than I. She was beautiful -- dark and elegantly dressed --
but walked with shoulders hunched and tried, it seemed, to vanish
into the walls.
She edited the major-name freelancers, wrote pieces herself,
and was such a profound magazine mind that those of us who weren't
at all sure what we were doing there used to play a handy little
trick on her. The method of operation back then was to take an
article and "circulate" it among the staff. One by one, we editors
would read the piece, jot down a few thoughts, make some marginal
notes, and pass it on after crossing out our own name at the
top of the list. Then, once all the grand thoughts had been assembled,
you would write a "fix" note to the author, if necessary, and
send it off. The trick among those of us who hadn't a clue was
to take a piece and send it off immediately to Christine with
a vague note saying something like "There's something here, but
something also not here -- any thoughts?" A day or so later,
a brilliant note, neatly typed and often pages long, would be
dropped in your mailbox. Even before you dared "circulate" the
piece, you had your "fix" note, courtesy of the best mind in
the building. Like the best editors, and the best of border collies,
she did her finest work unnoticed.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-18 published
I Remember -- Scott
YOUNG
By Gerry FRYER,
Saturday,
June 18, 2005. Page S9
Thornhill, Ontario -- Scott
YOUNG's obituary appeared on June
The passing of Scott
YOUNG this week brought back for me memories
of September, 1964, and the conversion of Toronto's
CJBC into
a French radio station. I came to Toronto at the time to work
as an announcer on the newly converted station.
There was some hostility in the newspapers regarding the conversion,
as CJBC was popular with the English-speaking audience. But we
found an unexpected friend in the most unexpected place: Scott
YOUNG, a columnist for The Globe and Mail who had written several
columns supporting a French
CJBC.
On October 1, 1964, our first day on air in French, we had wanted
to interview Mr.
YOUNG.
When we phoned him for an appointment,
we found out he did not speak French. But we agreed to meet anyway.
We met at his Rosedale home and, for the next two hours, painstakingly,
we put together a good minute and a half of Scott
YOUNG in French.
Word by word, Mr.
YOUNG repeated each word of a prepared French
text several times until he had reached a perfect pronunciation
for each one. Back at
CJBC, it was my job to edit Mr.
YOUNG's
voice. It took me a good three hours of minute splicing of quarter-inch
audiotape. But, at the end, we had Mr.
YOUNG wishing the best
for the new
CJBC in a more than passable French.
This was my first interview with a member of our new Toronto
audience. I could not have had a better introduction to this
city than the one I got with this most civilized and broadminded
Torontonian.
Vive Scott
YOUNG!
Jacques GAUTHIER,
Toronto
On learning of Scott
YOUNG's passing, I was immediately taken
back to the early 1960s in Winnipeg. Then, most schoolboys played
hockey year-round, watched Hockey Night in Canada every Saturday
and read every book that could be found about the greatest team
sport in history and "the world's fastest game."
At the time, many of us still thought we had a legitimate shot
at playing professional hockey, despite the nearly insurmountable
odds against that prospect. Mr.
YOUNG's scintillating trilogy
Scrubs on Skates, Boy on Defence and Boy at the Leafs' Camp
was the cornerstones of most of our rather limited personal
libraries.
I ripped through the pages of Scrubs on Skates so many times
that the book nearly disintegrated. Somehow, Santa knew to put
another copy under the tree that year.
Mr. YOUNG's books were the first works of fiction that ever set
my heart racing while broadening my horizons to consider some
of life's possibilities. For many, it was the closest we ever
got to the training camp of a professional hockey team, and we
can all thank Scott
YOUNG for that opportunity. His power with
the pen could thrill and excite while magically transporting
you to the world of your dreams.
Roy MacGREGOR notes that Canadians now have "no Scott
YOUNG to
connect the national game to the national culture" (This Country
June 15). Fortunately for many of us, he already has and his
legacy will live on for generations to come.
Jeffrey PECKITT,
Oakville,
Ontario
About 45 years ago, during my first (and only) year in Ryerson's
journalism program, I decided -- in my desire to become Canada's
greatest sportswriter -- that I should write about my school's
teams for The Globe and Mail.
Shamelessly invoking the name of an uncle who knew him, I visited
Jim VIPOND, the Sports editor, and suggested that The Globe needed
to cover Ryerson sports -- and that I was just the man to do
it. Without missing a beat, he sent me out of his office to write
a brief autobiography to help him make a decision.
Choosing an empty chair in front of an old manual typewriter,
I almost froze when I noticed that the man pounding away next
to me was Scott
YOUNG, an icon in sports journalism and one of
my heroes. I recall no greeting or sign of acknowledgment from
my neighbour (and I certainly would not have dreamed of interrupting
him); but that brief near-encounter remains one of my fondest
memories.
Despite shaking, clammy hands, a suddenly dry throat and a blank
mind, I managed to bang out something for Mr.
VIPOND. I got the
non-paying "job" and, for a few months, wrote for the same newspaper
as Scott YOUNG at the peak of his career.
Eventually, I met my wife, Gail. She bettered my story: She and
a former boyfriend used to double-date with Scott
YOUNG's son
Neil.
Together, we still feel a certain affinity with the
YOUNGs.
Carl A. CHRISTIE,
Winnipeg
In the late 1950s, my parents purchased the full Encyclopedia
Britannica on my behalf. Being more sports mad at the time than
now, I was delighted to find an article titled Hockey -- A Nation's
Pastime in the 1960 yearbook. The article left an indelible impression
on me, and I have read it many times since.
It was built around a 1-0 game in December, 1959, between the
Maple Leafs and the Canadiens. The author, Scott
YOUNG (at that
time a Globe and Mail columnist), described the atmosphere inside
and outside Maple Leaf Gardens beforehand, including the scalpers
and the standing-room patrons, who at that time were about 15
per cent of the Gardens' ticket holders. Then came "the whole
beauty of the game" - teamwork, body checks, high skills and
reflexes, and the individuality of stars like Doug Harvey, the
Pocket Rocket, Jean Beliveau ("moving with the effortless power
of a big buck deer"), and the only goal scorer, Frank Mahovlich.
Mr. YOUNG's article soared by translating the Canadian passion
for ice hockey into poetry. He wrote, "Throughout the game the
noise of the crowd was a constant series of great Ohs," and,
at game's end, "Here I had seen something to remember -- the
Canadian equivalent of an Italian opera audience, rising as one
to shout 'Bravo.' "
That article is a time capsule of my love for the game, and also
of what the return of great hockey would mean for our country.
Thank you, Scott
YOUNG.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-24 published
EILBECK,
Jack
After a long, happy, and productive life, it is with sad hearts
we say goodbye to Jack, on Wednesday, June 22, 2005, in his 82nd
year. He was a loving husband and best friend to his wife Pat
for over 60 years. He loved and admired his three daughters,
Lynda MacGREGOR (David), Anne
McFADDEN, and Susie
PLUMPTON (Dan).
He was a mentor to his grandchildren Erin, Megan, and Rob, and
enjoyed wonderful times with them. Jack graduated from the University
of Toronto in Physical and Health Education and entered the recreation
world in Brantford and Leaside as Recreation Director. He was
the Ontario representative for the Community Programs Branch.
He joined the faculty of Humber College, where he taught Recreation
Leadership before becoming department chair. He was the founding
president of the Leaside Curling Club. Upon retiring, he returned
to his beloved Newcastle and became active in the Clarington
Older Adults Association, the Newcastle/Bond head Ratepayers
Association, and the Newcastle Village and District Historical
Society. The family will receive their Friends at the Newcastle
Funeral Home, 386 Mill St. S. (exit 440, just north of 401 at
the lights, 1-877-987-3964) on Friday, June 24, from 2-5 and
7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the
funeral home on Saturday, June 25, at 1: 00 p.m., followed by
a gathering at the family home. Cremation, with interment at
Bond head Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy,
a donation in memory of Jack to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
or Clarington Community Care would be appreciated by his family.
(Expressions of sympathy may be made on-line through www.newcastlefuneralhome.com).
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-25 published
VAN
WATTEGHEM,
Richard
Alan (1956-2005)
Dick VAN
WATTEGHEM, after a courageous battle, passed away on
June 22, 2005. Dick was born on August 17th, 1956 in Chatham,
Ontario, graduated with a B.A.A. - Interior Design from Ryerson
in 1979. Dick moved to Calgary in 1990, to form Martens/VanWatteghem
Design
Consultants
Ltd., with Sharon
MARTENS, but due to illness,
stepped away from the business in 1995. Dick brought his great
sense of style, his creative talent, and his unique, sweet sense
of humour to everyone he met. Leaving to mourn his loss is his
mother Vi VAN
WATTEGHEM of Chatham, his brother Frank (Cathy)
of Windsor, his niece Shannon (Randy
LEVASSEUR) and nephew Trevor
(Karen KENNY) and their children Tommy, Madeline and Mia. Dick
was predeceased by his father Frank in 1973, his great friend
and colleague Peter
RICE in 1994 and his little 'Angel' Dillon
in 2004. Dick will also be missed but will live on in the hearts
of his extended family - Lynn
McGREGOR from Toronto and from
Calgary - Sharon
MARTENS and Robert
HLADY, Pat
LARSON, Wendy
ARNETT,
Jeff KAPLER, Britt
SIMMONS, Wendy Ovaris
ANDERSON and Gary
KRIVY.
Memorial tributes may be made to Beswick House (c/o The Sharp
Foundation, Suite 530, #2, 3012 - 17 Avenue S.E., Calgary, T2A
0P9); in thanks for the caring attention Dick received.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-07-09 published
HARRISON,
James▼
Harold▼
(Our Uncle West)
Peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 8, 2005 in his 69th year.
Survived by his loving goddaughters, Yvonne Bertucci
ZUM
TOBEL
and her husband, E. Steven
ZUM
TOBEL and their children Marc
and Ava, and Christina Sara
BERTUCCI and her fiancé Roberto
ROMOLINI.
Sadly missed by their parents Vincenzo (Jim) and Josie
BERTRUCCI
and by Jim's childhood friend Robert D.
NORTHEY, his wife
Joan
and their sons, Stuart, Christopher and Alexander, and his countless
circle of Friends including Renate
FERRIER,
Gillian
VICTOR-
MELLANBY,
Randall SWITZER,
Jeff
McCANNA, David
CURREN, Douglas and Georgette
WALKER.
Cousin of Gwyneth
EDWARDS, her son Peter and his wife
Patricia.
Predeceased by Sparky, his father, Harold S.
HARRISON,
his mother, Mary Elizabeth
McGREGOR, his brother William H.,
his cousin Douglas T.
EDWARDS and his devoted and loving partner,
Mark SAUNDERS.
Cheers▼ To
Jim!
Memorial service to be held at
Mount Pleasant Cemetery. For details, call Morley Bedford Funeral
Services 416-489-8733. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian
Liver Foundation, 2235 Sheppard Ave. E. and/or Sunnybrook and Women's
College Health Services Centre, Dept, . of Critical Care Medicine,
2075 Bayview Ave., Toronto.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-05 published
MacGREGOR,
Ronald▼
Passed away at home on Thursday, August 4, 2005. Beloved husband,
best friend and companion of Norah E.
MacGREGOR (née
YULE) of
Toronto.▼
Greatly▼ loved brother of Sheila
MacGREGOR and uncle
of Morag (Jeff) of Dallas, Texas, Larran (Glenn) of Toronto,
Dannielle (Gerry) of Toronto and Lorne (Nareefa) of King City.
The family will receive Friends for a Memorial Service to celebrate
Ron's life at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel,
1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), on Sunday,
August 7th at 1 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired,
donations in Ron's memory may be made to the Lung Association
of Ontario, 573 King Street East, Suite #201, Toronto, Ontario
M5A 4L3, The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 1920 Yonge
Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4S 3E2 or the Canadian Cancer
Society, 20 Holly Street, Suite #201, Toronto, Ontario M4S 3B1
and would be appreciated by the family.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-15 published
MacGREGOR,
William▲▼
Served in World War 2 with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, 3rd Division,
and took part in the liberation of Holland. Peacefully at Sunnybrook
Medical Centre on Saturday, August 13, 2005, William, beloved
husband of Patricia. Dear father of Maureen and her husband Willy
MURER.
Loving▼ grandfather of Pamela (Jason,) Christine and Richard.
Survived by his sister-in-law Pearl
MILLAR, nieces and nephews
all in England and sister-in-law Audrey
MacGREGOR in Newfoundland.
Eldest▼ son of the late William and Agnes
MacGREGOR and brother
of the late Robert
MacGREGOR.
Friends▲▼ will be received at the
Dixon-Garland Funeral Home, 166 Main Street North (Markham Road),
Markham, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the chapel
on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Cremation.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-24 published
FOX,
Joan▼
Verna▼ (née
LUMLEY)
At the age of 64, after a six year battle with cancer, it is
with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joan at the
Rouge Valley Health System, Centenary Site, on August 20th, 2005.
Beloved wife of almost 38 years of the late Laurence "Larry"
FOX.
Loving▼
Mom▼ of Rhonda and her husband David
MARTIN; and Wendy
and her husband David
HARKER.
Very▼ proud Nana of Spencer and
Alexandra MARTIN; and Trillium Harker. Dear daughter of Evva
Luella LUMLEY and the late Gordon
LUMLEY.
Much▼ loved sister and
best friend of Carol and her husband Grant
DONN.
Very▼ special
aunt to Kimberley and her husband Graham
McGREGOR,
Greg▲▼
DONN
and his wife
Dorthy,▼ and her many nieces and nephews in the
FOX
family. Cherished daughter-in-law of Patricia
FOX and the late
Leonard FOX; sister-in-law of Christopher
FOX and his wife
Marilyn,▼
and Stephen
FOX and his wife
Pat.▼
Joan's▼ caring nature was demonstrated
by her years of work as a registered nurse, her volunteer hours
at the Children's Aid Society, and her devotion to her family.
She was a skilled artist, seamstress, and quilter, who shared
her love and talents with family and Friends through countless
gifts of creativity and beauty. The family wish to extend their
heartfelt gratitude to Pam
WEST, the Oncology Support Team, and
the staff at the Centenary Chemo Clinic for their kindness and
compassion over the past several years. We will receive Friends
at St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church, 56 Lawson Road,
West Hill, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 25th.
Service to be held at the Church on Friday, August 26th at 11
a.m. Cremation to follow. Following the service, a reception
will be held in the Parish Hall. In keeping with Joan's passion
for giving to others, donations in her memory may be made to
the Children's Aid Society of Toronto Foundation, 25 Spadina
Road, Toronto, M5R 2S9 or the Centenary Chemotherapy Clinic through
the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation, 2867 Ellesmere Road,
Scarborough, M1E 4B9. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca
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McGREGOR,
Margot▲▼
Marianne▲▼
After courageously winning many battles against cancer, Margot
lost the war with dignity and grace on Saturday, October 8, 2005
at the age of 65, surrounded by family and Friends. She was the
dearly loved sister of William (Bill) and his wife Fran, of Windsor,
cherished aunt of Michael, Darcy, Joe, and Alix. Former Physical
Education and History teacher with the Etobicoke Board of Education,
long-time member of the Boulevard and National Yacht Clubs, she
was a keenly competitive athlete, skilled at tennis, skiing,
sailing and golf. Her many Friends will miss her, and cherish
the memory of her optimism, humour and enthusiasm. Special thanks
to Dr. WILSON and the excellent staff of the Oncology Department
at Humber River Regional Hospital, Church Street Site. Friends
may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St.
W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, on Tuesday from 7-9
p.m. and
on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration
of Margot's life will be held on Thursday October 13, 2005 (time
and location to be confirmed). At Margot's request, donations
in her memory may be made to the Humber River Regional Hospital,
Church Street Site, Oncology Department.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-10-17 published
KEENAN,
Patricia
Elizabeth (née
McGREGOR)
It is with profound sadness and love that we say goodnight to
the most loving and generous wife, mother, grandmother, sister,
aunt, niece and friend. Pat will be dearly missed by Dick, her
husband of 48 years, her children, Sean (Martha) of Hamilton,
Nancy (Tim) of Toronto, Kathleen (Doug) of Burlington, her eight
adoring grandchildren, Matthew, Conor, Sam, Nick, Noah, Emily,
Shannon and Leah, her brother David
McGREGOR of St. Catharines
and sister June
LOOMIS of Peterborough and very special nieces
and nephews. Friends are welcome to pay their respects and the
Patrick J. Darte Funeral Chapel, 39 Court Street, St. Catharines
(905) 685-6584, on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. Service to take place at the Cathedral of St. Catherine
of Alexandria on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment of cremated remains
to take place at Victoria Lawn Cemetery following the service.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Your laughter, wit and love will be cherished and carried with
us always. Kincardine, the cottage, home -- forever with us.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-02 published
MORAND,
Agnes▼
Angela▼ (née
HENDERSON)
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children, on
October 31, 2005 at the age of 87. Wife of 52 years to the late
Hon. Mr. Justice Donald R.
MORAND. Much loved mother of John,
Raymond,▼
Margaret,▼
Katy▼ and her husband Billy
LEWIS and Paula
and her husband David
McGREGOR.
Fondly▼ called "Grandma Goodwitch"
by her grandchildren Jacquie, Michael, Michele, Megan, Sarah,
Riley, Carson and their spouses, and great-grandchildren Ashleigh,
Sierra, Quinn, Rogan, Maxim, Kenna, Arwen, Veronica, Luca and
Georgia. Survived by her sister Pat
NANTAIS. A special thanks
to Mom's caregivers Janice
CLARKE and Maureen
LINDSAY for the
love, care and humour they shared with Mom. Mom was much more
than a great Wife, Mother and Grandmother. She was creative,
funny and full of surprises. Mom will be missed by all whose
lives she touched. Friends may call at the Ward Funeral Home,
2035 Weston Rd., Weston (416-241-4618) on Wednesday from 7-9
p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. (Prayers to be held at
7 p.m. Thursday and Eulogies to be held at 8 p.m. Thursday).
The funeral mass to be held at St. Gregory's Catholic Church,
122 Rathburn Rd., Etobicoke on Friday, November 4, 2005 at 10
a.m. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Mississauga. All flowers
may be ordered through Angels Gate Flowers, 416-233-6939 or 1-800-701-3706.
"Remember Mom, Death Hath No Domain"
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-16 published
McCLURE,
Donalda▲
L.▲ (née
McGREGOR)
On Monday, November 14, 2005, Donalda L.
McCLURE died peacefully
at Parkview Manor, Chesley, in her 98th year. She was predeceased
by her beloved husband, Jim, in 2003. Donalda was born in Bentinck
Township,▲ only daughter of Donald
McGREGOR and Jessie
YOUNG,
and sister of Jim
McGREGOR.
She▲ was married in 1928 to Jim
McCLURE,
and spent the rest of her life in Chesley where they raised a
family of eight children. She is survived by sons, Donald (Shirley)
David (Joan); James Jr. (Betsy); William (Faye); Scott (Carole)
and daughter Jessie (Peter
DEBAIE;) 27 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her daughters, Jean
McPHEDREN and Elizabeth
WATHKE, four grand_sons, Daniel
McCLURE,
Andrew
McCLURE, Hugh
and Philip
WATHKE, and great-grand_son Aaryn
FULTON.
Donalda had a very busy and long life. She reported local news
to local papers and newspapers, and could be seen at every meeting
taking notes. She was an avid gardener and a member of the Horticultural
Society and cultivated fruits and vegetables which she sold to
local stores. Donalda was interested in history and was a life
member of the Bruce County Historical Society.
Visitation will be held at Cameron Funeral Home, Chesley, on
Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held
on Friday, November 18, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Reformed
Church, Chesley. Interment in Chesley Cemetery.
Memorial donations to the Friends of the Library (Chesley) or
to the Presbyterian Reformed Church would be greatly appreciated.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-24 published
McGREGOR,
Frank▼
Of Victoria, British Columbia, previously of Mississauga, Smiths
Falls and Mountain, Ontario. Peacefully, November 19, at home,
of leukemia. Beloved husband of Louise, also survived by son
Trevor, daughter Christine, grandchildren Lauren, Kathleen, Stewart,
Chelsea, great-grandchildren Robert, Sabrina and Justin. Frank
served in World War 2 in the Royal Air Force and was a Prisoner
of War. After the war, he brought his family from England and
became a well-known Ontario Land Surveyor. His work encompassed
the towers of downtown Toronto to Inuit villages on Baffin Island.
Ashes to be scattered in England. A memorial service will be
held in Ontario at a later date.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-08 published
CLARK,
Elizabeth▲ (née
McGREGOR)
Peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday,
December 7, 2005, one week after her 98th birthday. Predeceased
by her loving husband Bill. Loving mother of David (Elena) and
Campbell (Ann). Dear grandmother of Christopher and Sarah. Survived
by brother-in-law George (Bea). Sadly missed by Mary and Bob
KNIGHT.
Visitation▲ at Trull 'North Toronto' Funeral Home and
Cremation Centre, 2704 Yonge Street (5 blocks south of Lawrence)
on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service Saturday at 11 o'clock in
the Chapel. Interment York Cemetery.
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MacGREGOR,
Elizabeth "
Liz"
Died, embraced by her family at her side, on Friday, December
31, 2004, in Toronto. Loved daughter of Alex and Loretta. Spirited
and adored sister of Catherine (Dennis), Anne (Frank), Rosemary
(Tom), Bernie (Joe), Fran (Bart), James (Darlene), Madeleine
(Dave), Jerome (Deanna), and Marian (Michael). A role model of
courage and determination to her nieces and nephews: Kristin,
Sean, Catherine, Moira, Patrick, Michael, Jonathan, Victoria,
Brian, Eric, Carolyn, Shelby, Connor, Michael, Ashley, and Samuel.
Liz will be fondly remembered by her extended family, her Friends
and care aides at Kensington Gardens, firefighters and Friends
in British Columbia and Toronto. Special thanks to the Intensive
Care Unit Staff at Toronto Western Hospital. Friends may call
at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere,
east of the Jane subway, 416-767-3153 on Sunday from 6-9 p.m.
and on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Liz's life
will be held on Monday at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held from
St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2305 Bloor St. W. (time to be confirmed).
In Liz's memory, donations may be made to the Kensington Foundation,
or to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-14 published
CAMERON,
W.
Earl
(Retired C.B.C. News Anchorman). Suddenly at the Royal Victoria
Hospital, Barrie after a lengthy illness on Thursday, January
13, 2005. Earl
CAMERON, born in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, beloved
husband of Shirley and the late Adelaide. Dear father of Hal
and his wife
Patty and the late Clark
CAMERON.
Grandfather of
Christopher, Matthew and Rosemary
CAMERON.
Loved brother-in-law
of Joseph CROMPTON and the late Marjorie
CROMPTON,
John and his
wife Sharon
MacGREGOR and the late Edwin and Bonnie
GROSE.
Will▲▼
be fondly missed by his nieces and nephews, Linda
CROMPTON-
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON,
Brenda CROMPTON,
Allison and Per
HASSLING, Lori
MacGREGOR, Shane
and Marilyn
MacGREGOR,
Scott and Denise
MacGREGOR, Stephen
GROSE
and Virginia
GROSE-
FREY and his family and Friends. The family
will receive Friends at the Scott Funeral Home "Georgian Chapel",
264 Burton Ave. (between Essa Rd. and Huronia Rd.), Barrie, 705-737-2040
on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held
on Saturday, January 15, 2005 from St. Peter's Anglican Church,
Churchill, visitation will be held from 10: 00 a.m. until time
of service at 11: 00 a.m. Cremation. Inurnment St. Peter's Anglican
Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations made to the
Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the
family." Loved by all"
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McGREGOR,
David▲
Melville
(Past Master of High Park Lodge No. 531) Passed away at his home
in Innisfil on Saturday, February 19, 2005, at the age of 58.
Loving▲ husband of Karen
McGREGOR. Dear father of Colin (Alison,)
Christy CALDWELL
(Dan) and Kimberly
CRAIG (Darcy.)
Gurry to Spencer,
Madison, Sydney and grandchild expected in June. Brother to Jim
(Barbara). Predeceased by parents Mel and Marie and sister Marydelle.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 6th at 2: 00
p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 30 Elgin St. in Thornhill. He will
be sorely missed by all who loved him. As an expression of sympathy,
memorial donations may be made to The Masonic Foundation through
the Innisfil Funeral Home, 7910 Yonge Street, Innisfil L9S 1L5 (705)
431-1717. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at
davidmcgregor@innisfilfuneral home.on.ca
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-23 published
LAMBERTS, 63, stage's mirth master
By Robert CREW,
Arts
Writer
He was a comic genius with a troubled soul, a man able to leave
a whole theatre helpless with laughter.
Toronto-born Heath
LAMBERTS, for many years a mainstay at the
Shaw Festival, died early yesterday in a Pittsburgh hospital.
"He was a genius," said Andrew Paul, artistic director of the
Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre. "I don't use that word
lightly. There are very few people that have the sort of skills
he has as a comedic actor and a clown."
LAMBERTS had been in remission after being diagnosed with cancer
about five years ago, but had a recurrence recently and the cancer
had spread to his vital organs, said Paul.
At one time
LAMBERTS was, without a doubt, Canada's favourite
farceur. His 12 seasons at the Shaw Festival between 1974 and
1985 were filled with wildly successful productions of light
fare such as One for the Pot, Tons of Money and A Flea in Her
Ear.
An actor of bustling energy and razor-sharp timing, his supreme
comic gifts won him a Dora Award in 1981 for his performance
as Pseudolus in a Toronto production of A Funny Thing Happened
on the Way to the Forum.
But it was a production of Cyrano de Bergerac, staged at the
Shaw in 1982 and 1983 and revived at the Royal Alexandra Theatre
in 1985, that confirmed that his talents extended far deeper.
His deeply romantic Cyrano made you laugh then made you cry,
finally breaking your heart. It won him his second Dora.
"This is one occasion where you can use the phrase 'God-given,'"
Barry MacGREGOR, who acted with
LAMBERTS on many occasions, said
of LAMBERTS yesterday.
"He was brilliant at making people laugh but was sometimes impossible
to work with. He had a lot of demons and didn't suffer fools
gladly.
"I think he expected anyone who was working with him to have
the same intense concentration that he had."
LAMBERTS was a practising Buddhist for many years, restlessly
seeking for self-knowledge and enlightenment. Media interviews
with him were volatile and unpredictable.
Born James
LANCASTER in 1941,
LAMBERTS began his career as a
boy soprano with the Toronto Opera Company. He was a member of
the first class (along with Martha Henry and Diana Leblanc) at
the newly opened National Theatre School in Montreal in 1960.
Jim SSAINTWRENCE was a childhood friend who knew
LAMBERTS from
the days that they were both boy sopranos.
"He prided himself that he never had another job other than acting,"
he said.
After graduating in 1963 and winning the Toronto Telegram Award
for Most Promising Newcomer, he joined the Stratford Festival,
winning two Guthrie Awards.
In addition to his acclaimed work at the Shaw Festival, he excelled
in a number of high-profile roles at the Vancouver Playhouse
in the late 1970s.
The parting with the Shaw Festival was less than happy but
LAMBERTS
then made a number of appearances in Toronto, notably in David
Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross in 1987 and a revival of One for
the Pot in 1996. The latter won him his third Dora.
LAMBERTS was named to the Order of Canada in 1987.
He also had a successful run on Broadway in the Disney production
Beauty and the Beast. in the mid-1990s. He then starred alongside
Sarah Jessica Parker in the 1996-7 New York production of Once
Upon a Mattress.
LAMBERTS' career had slowed over the last few years. He busied
himself with supporting comedic roles that didn't interfere with
his cancer treatments.
He had moved to Pittsburgh a few years ago because he was in
a relationship with a woman there, and because of the health
care available, said Paul.
Jennifer PHIPPS, who performed with
LAMBERTS in several productions
at the Shaw Festival, remembered him as a "marvellous, wonderful
comic.
"I always thought he was extraordinarily funny."
Many, many thousands of theatregoers would agree.
With files from Canadian Press
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-09 published
McGREGOR, G.R. "Bob"
(Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Financial Matrix Inc.)
It is with profound sadness that the family announces Bob's sudden
passing at his home in Georgetown on Monday, March 7th, 2005.
Bob, 52 years of age, beloved husband of Linda for the past twenty-three
years. Loving father of Adam, Curtis and Maggie. Dear brother
of Ron (Marilyn) and brother-in-law of Doug (Alex). Bob will
be sadly missed by his large family and many Friends. Friends
will be received at the J.S. Jones and son Funeral Home (11582
Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown), 905-877-3631
on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral and committal service
will be held in the chapel on Thursday, March 10th, 2005 at 11: 00
a.m. Reception to follow in the Trafalgar Room. Cremation. In
memory, contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the
Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. To send expressions
of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-12 published
ARCHER,
William▲
Lee,▲ LL.B., Q.C., L.Cdr. (Ret.)
On Sunday, March 6th, 2005 unexpectedly in Toronto, in his 86th
year. Beloved husband of Gwen and loving father of Janet. Bill
was born in Hamilton, Ontario,
son of the late Reverend William L.
ARCHER and Caroline L.
MacGREGOR and is predeceased by his brothers
Robert, Edward, Geoffrey and sister Isabelle. He is fondly remembered
by many nieces and nephews. Bill was considered a man of strong
principle, integrity, "an honourable man". Bill grew up in the
Niagara area and attended Ridley College. He started work in
Toronto as an office boy and then as a junior with the Imperial
Bank of Canada. In 1940 Bill joined the R.C.N.V.R. as an ordinary
seaman, then a signalman and leading signalman. He trained at
Royal Roads and received his commission as a Sub-Lieutenant.
Bill saw service on the east coast, Gulf of St. Lawrence, the
Atlantic Ocean in H.M.C.S. Lightfoot, and the Pacific Ocean in
H.M.C.S. Prince Rupert and was appointed Lieutenant Commander.
After the war Bill graduated from McGill University and went
to Osgoode Hall. He was called to the Bar in 1953 and appointed
Queen's Council in 1962 and became a Life Member of the Law Society
of Upper Canada in 2003. Bill began as a partner in the firm
Alexander, Hughes, Archer, and was as passionate about his practice
of law as he was about political life. In 1958 he was elected
to Toronto City Council and Metro Council. Bill had the ability
to connect people, cut through red tape and problem solve. He
had a great love of the city and was an active member of Council,
as an alderman and controller. Bill served as a chairman of various
committees on transportation, parks and works. He was the Coordinator
of the Yonge Street Pedestrian Mall, and instrumental in obtaining
the William Lyon Mackenzie fireboat. Bill had the habit of asking
awkward questions and challenging our assumptions in searching
for the right decision. He was keenly involved in urban development
of the downtown core. He served as a member of the Planning Board
and the Library Board and was much involved in providing the
new Reference Library. Bill was Chairman Residential Division,
United Appeal, a member of the 1972 Ontario Task Force on Policing,
President of the International Institute and involved with various
other community organizations. He served as a municipal politician
until 1974, including a run for Mayor in 1966. Bill was appointed
as the Commissioner of The Provincial Review of the Regional
Municipality of Niagara from 1975-77. In later years Bill served
on the Toronto Historical Board with a passionate dedication.
In 1997 Bill received the Toronto Award of Merit. Bill sailed
Star Boats and was a life member of the Royal Canadian Yacht
Club, the Board Of Trade, and the Royal Canadian Legion, Fort
York Branch as well as a member of Zeta Psi. Throughout his life
he was an active member of the federal and provincial Progressive
Conservative Parties. The family would like to thank the staff
of the Emergency Room at the Toronto General Hospital for their
kindness and caring. The family will receive Friends at the Morley
Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Avenue West on Wednesday,
March 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. If desired, a memorial donation to
Your favourite politician or political party would be appreciated.
Cremation has taken place and a service will be held in Stamford,
Ontario at a later date.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-14 published
McGREGOR,
George▼
Evans
Passed away, on Sunday, March 13, 2005, at Ajax-Pickering Hospital,
at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Edith for 63 years. Father
of Edith HOFFMAN and David. Grandfather to Karen, Katherine,
Eric. Great-grandfather to Cameron, Alexander, and Almond-Hoffman.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
George will be laid to rest at Pine Hills Cemetery (625 Birchmount
Road, Scarborough).
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-18 published
GARDNER,
Russell
Albert
Suddenly, on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, in Mississauga, in his
52nd year. Mourned by his fiancée Halina
NAWROCKI, and her family.
son of Delores
MacGREGOR
(Malcolm) and Fred
GARDNER (Ada.)
Brother
to Tom GARDNER (Teri), Nancy
LOWES (Rick), Karen
STONEMAN (Greg),
and Rob GARDNER.
Loving uncle to Candace, Robert, Brittany, Delaney,
Taylor, Jory, Jared, Spencer, and Richard. Friends may call at
the Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St. (north
of Queen Elizabeth Way, south of the Queensway), on Friday, March
18, 2005 from 12 noon until the time of Funeral Service in the
Chapel at 1 p.m. Additional visitation will be held at Gordon
A. Monk Funeral Home, 127 Main Street, Minden, on Sunday, March
20 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service on Monday, March 21
at 1 p.m. A reception will follow. If desired, remembrances made
to Haliburton Highlands Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-30 published
LATIMER,
Beatrice▲ (née
CLARKE)
Died peacefully at her residence on March 29, 2005. Predeceased
by her husband, William D.
LATIMER, and her sisters, Margaret
GIBBONS and Audrey
MacGREGOR,
Beatrice▲ was in her 91st year.
Dearly▲ beloved mother of Jane
BRACKEN and Anne DE
LUCA,
Beatrice▲
was a special Nanny to grandchildren Scott
WARDLE,
Matthew▲ and
Joshua CAUZ,
Laura,▲
David▲ and Michael
BRACKEN and to great-grandchildren
Mitchell and Kloe
WARDLE.
Bill▲ and Beatrice
LATIMER campaigned
a highly successful Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing stable
on the Ontario Jockey Club circuit during the 1950s, '60s and
'70s. Among the multiple stakes winners owned by the
LATIMERs
was one of Canada's greatest turf mares, Belle Geste, who was
inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 1990
and represented Canada in 1972 in the Washington International.
Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor
St. W., at Windermere Ave., east of Jane subway, from 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday,
April 1, 2005 at 10 a.m. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-16 published
DOHERTY,
Heather (née
McGREGOR)
Peacefully at William Osler Health Centre
Peel Campus on Wednesday, April 13, 2005. Beloved wife of Keith
of 45 years. Loving mother to Steve and his wife Meg, and Brian
and his wife Sue. A very special Nanny to Carlyle, Kevin, Ben,
Claire, and Michael. Sister to Sandra and her husband Bob
FIFE,
Rob McGREGOR and his wife
Pat,
Judy▼ and her husband Terry
BACALL.
Devoted daughter to Rob Roy
McGREGOR and her late mother Dorothy.
Family and Friends will be received at Andrews Community Funeral
Centre 8190 Dixie Road, Brampton (north of Steeles) 905-456-8190
on Saturday, April 30, 2005 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to celebrate
Heather's life with a brief service at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers
and cards, a donation to the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada
- Ontario Chapter, 1730 McPherson Court, Unit 30 Pickering, Ontario
L1W 3E6 would be greatly appreciated by the family.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-20 published
SHORT,
Lela▲
Iola▲ (née
BRILLINGER)
Passed away peacefully, at Mariann Home on Friday, April 15,
2005, in her 95th year. Loving wife of the late Leonard. Dear
mother of Nancy, and Paul and his wife Liz. Much loved Grandma
of Michael and his wife Jennifer, Murray and his wife Jessica,
and Jeff, and Great-Grandma of Tristan, Brooklyn and William.
Predeceased▲▼ by her siblings Stewart, Barney, Mabel
MacGREGOR,
Jack, her twin Ila
FERGUSON, Ken and Jean. Lee will be lovingly
remembered by all of her family and Friends. A Funeral Service
will be held on Friday, April 22, 2005 at 3 p.m. at the R.S.
Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles),
with visitation from 1: 30 p.m. Cremation and private family interment
at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Mariann Home or a charity of your choice. Condolences www.rskane.ca
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MacGREGOR,
Judith▲ "
Judy▲"
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Judy,
on June 2, 2005. Loving daughter of Hilda
MacGREGOR and predeceased
by her father James. Judy will be sadly missed by children, Keith
HEAD and Jeremy
MacGREGOR.
Treasured mother-in-law to Peggy
HEAD
and Lisa VICKREY. Cherished grandmother to Tyler
HEAD.
Beloved
sister to William. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel
of the Giffen-Mack "Danforth" Funeral Home and Cremation Centre,
2570 Danforth Ave. (at Main St. subway), 416-698-3121, at 7 p.m.
on Monday with a gathering one hour prior to service.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-28 published
McGREGOR,
Kathleen La'Nor
(LEE)
At Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on June 26th, 2005, passed
on, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 12th,
1915 and was predeceased by her husband Elmer Angus (Red)
McGREGOR,
dear brother Mark
TRILLER and loving sisters Edith
BURGESS and
Paddy D'ALVISE.
She was a loving step-mother to Sandra
HICKS,
beloved grandmother to Margret, Gwenn, Wilma, Gary, and Monique
who together gave her nine great-grandchildren. She was a devoted
aunt to Suzanne, Frank, Verna
LA'NOR and their 7 children. She
was a dear friend to many and will be sadly missed by all who
love her. A private family memorial service will be held. (Funeral
arrangements entrusted to the Paul F. Kent Funeral Home, Cookstown.)
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-09 published
HARRISON,
James▲
Harold▲
(Our Uncle West) Peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 8, 2005
in his 69th year. Survived by his loving goddaughters, Yvonne
Bertucci ZUM
TOBEL and her husband, E. Steven
ZUM
TOBEL and their
children Marc and Ava, and Cristina Sara
BERTUCCI and her fiancé
Roberto ROMOLINI.
Sadly missed by their parents Vincenzo (Jim)
and Josie BERTUCCI and
by Jim's childhood friend Robert D.
NORTHEY,
his wife Joan and their sons, Stuart, Christopher and Alexander,
and his countless circle of Friends including Renate
FERRIER,
Gillian VICTOR-
MELLANBY, Randall
SWITZER, Jeff
McCANNA, David
CURREN,
Douglas and Georgette
WALKER. Cousin of Gwyneth
EDWARDS,
her son Peter and his wife Patricia. Predeceased by Sparky, his
father, Harold S.
HARRISON, his mother, Mary Elizabeth
McGREGOR,
his brother William H., his cousin Douglas T.
EDWARDS and his
devoted and loving partner, Mark
SAUNDERS.
Cheers▲ to Jim! Memorial
service to be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. For details, call
Morley Bedford Funeral Services, 416-489-8733. In lieu of flowers,
donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation, 2235 Sheppard Ave.
E. and/or Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Services Centre,
Department of Critical Care Medicine, 2075 Bayview Ave. Toronto.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-20 published
MARENGEUR,
Mark
Passed away at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville, Ontario
on Tuesday, July 19, 2005, in his 45th year. Beloved husband
of Cathy (HARTIN)
MARENGEUR of Beeton. Loving dad of Zachery
and Gavin. Loved
son of Pearl and the late Al
MARENGEUR.
Dear
brother of Catherine
McGREGOR,
Cary▲
MARENGEUR, Tim
MARENGEUR,
Randy MARENGEUR and their families. Dear son-in-law of Michael
and Ruthann
HARTIN and brother-in-law of Stephanie and David
DUFFY.
Mark will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and Friends.
Visitation will be held at the W. John Thomas Funeral Home, 244
Victoria StreetE., Alliston from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday,
July 21, 2005. Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on
Friday, July 22, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m. If so desired, memorial donations
to the Gerry and Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre, c/o Princess
Margaret Hospital Foundation, 610 University Avenue, Toronto,
Ontario M4G 2M9, would be appreciated.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-23 published
KENT,
Florence
A. (née
FEENEY)
Called home by her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (to be absent
from the body and to be present with the Lord 11 Cor. 5: 8).
At Woodstock General Hospital on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 Florence
A. KENT (née
FEENEY) of Woodingford Lodge, Woodstock in her 73rd
year. Beloved wife of George
KENT. Dear mother of Fraser (Leona)
of Saskatoon Saskatchewan, Brian (Marie) of Kitchener and Jonathan
(Linda) of Norwich. Loved grandmother of Steven (Brandi) of Edmonton,
Alberta and Rebecca of Saskatoon. Survived by her sisters Alice
LANGLEY of Toronto and Irene
MacDOUGALL of Las Vegas, Nevada
and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Archie
and Sarah Jane
FEENEY and her sister Lila
COLE.
Friends may call
at the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock
(519-539-0004) on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The complete funeral
service will be held from the Huron Park Baptist Church, 199
Berwick Street, Woodstock on Monday at 11: 00 a.m. with Pastors Robert
MacGREGOR and Lance
JOHNSON officiating. Interment in the Anglican
Cemetery. Contributions to the Huron Park Baptist Church or the
Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences at
www.longworthfuneralhome.com
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-03 published
McGIBBON,
Edward
Francis "
Frank"
After an extended illness, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday,
July 31, 2005, passed away peacefully with his family at his
side. Loving husband and best friend of Lillian
MAY for 58 years.
Dear father of Gerald and his wife Cheryl, and Catherine and
her husband David
McKENDRICK.
Proud grandfather of Jason and
Kimberley McGIBBON,
Brandon
McGIBBON, Andrew
McKENDRICK and Craig
McKENDRICK.
Great-grandpa to Liam, Daniel, Caroline, and Trinity
Joy McGIBBON.
Brother of James (Lillian,) Roy, Donald (June,)
George (Diane,) and the late Jean
WOODHOUSE, and brother-in-law
to Jo McGREGOR.
Frank▲ was a former 25-year employee of Imperial
Flo-Glaze Co., a 25-year employee of Dupont Canada, Ajax Works,
and was a consultant at Remply Canada. Following cremation, there
will be a private family gathering. Donations to the Dialysis
Centre of Lakeridge Health Whitby in Frank's memory would be
appreciated by his family, and may be made through Newcastle
Funeral Home, 1-877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been
entrusted. (Expressions of sympathy may be made on-line through
www.newcastlefuneralhome.com.)
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-05 published
MacGREGOR,
Ronald▲
Passed away at home on Thursday, August 4, 2005. Beloved husband,
best friend and companion of Norah E.
MacGREGOR (née
YULE) of
Toronto.▲
Greatly▲▼ loved brother of Sheila
MacGREGOR and uncle
of Morag (Jeff) of Dallas, Texas, Larran (Glenn) of Toronto,
Dannielle (Gerry) of Toronto and Lorne (Nareefa) of King City.
The family will receive Friends for a Memorial Service to celebrate
Ron's life at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel,
1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), on Sunday,
August 7th at 1 o'clock. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired,
donations in Ron's memory may be made to the Lung Association
of Ontario, 573 King Street East, Suite 201, Toronto, Ontario
M5A 4L3, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 1920 Yonge
Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4S 3E2 or the Canadian Cancer
Society, 20 Holly Street, Suite 201, Toronto, Ontario M4S 3B1
and would be appreciated by the family.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-14 published
MacGREGOR,
William▲
Served in World War 2 with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, 3rd Division,
and took part in the liberation of Holland. Peacefully at Sunnybrook
Medical Centre, on Saturday, August 13, 2005. William, beloved
husband of Patricia. Dear father of Maureen and her husband Willy
MURER.
Loving▲ grandfather of Pamela (Jason,) Christine, and Richard.
Survived by his sister-in-law Pearl
MILLAR, nieces and nephews
all in England and sister-on-law Audrey
MacGREGOR in Newfoundland.
Eldest▲ son of the late William and Agnes
MacGREGOR and brother
of the late Robert
MacGREGOR.
Friends▲ will be received at the
Dixon-Garland Funeral Home, 166 Main St. N. (Markham Rd.), Markham
on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Tuesday
at 2 p.m. Cremation.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-23 published
FOX,
Joan▲
Verna▲ (née
LUMLEY)
At the age of 64, after a six year battle with cancer, it is
with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joan at the
Rouge Valley Health System, Centenary Site, on August 20th, 2005.
Beloved wife of almost 38 years of the late Laurence "Larry"
FOX.
Loving▲
Mom▲ of Rhonda and her husband David
MARTIN; and Wendy
and her husband David
HARKER.
Very▲ proud Nana of Spencer and
Alexandra MARTIN; and Trillium
HARKER. Dear daughter of Evva
Luella LUMLEY and the late Gordon
LUMLEY.
Much▲ loved sister and
best friend of Carol and her husband Grant
DONN.
Very▲ special
aunt to Kimberley and her husband Graham
McGREGOR,
Greg▲
DONN
and his wife
Dorthy,▲ and her many nieces and nephews in the
FOX
family. Cherished daughter-in-law of Patricia
FOX and the late
Leonard FOX; sister-in-law of Christopher
FOX and his wife
Marilyn,▲
and Stephen
FOX and his wife
Pat.▲
Joan's▲ caring nature was demonstrated
by her years of work as a registered nurse, her volunteer hours
at the Children's Aid Society, and her devotion to her family.
She was a skilled artist, seamstress, and quilter, who shared
her love and talents with family and Friends through countless
gifts of creativity and beauty. The family wish to extend their
heartfelt gratitude to Pam West, the Oncology Support Team, and
the staff at the Centenary Chemo Clinic for their kindness and
compassion over the past several years. We will receive Friends
at St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church, 56 Lawson Road,
West Hill, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 25th.
Service to be held at the Church on Friday, August 26th at 11
a.m. Cremation to follow. Following the Service, a reception
will be held in the Parish Hall. In keeping with Joan's passion
for giving to others, donations in her memory may be made to
the Children's Aid Society of Toronto Foundation, 25 Spadina
Road, Toronto, M5R 2S9 or the Centenary Chemotherapy Clinic through
the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation, 2867 Ellesmere Road,
Scarborough, M1E 4B9. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-06 published
BRUNER,
Denys
Alec "
Deny"
The family announces with sorrow the death of Denys at Brantford
General Hospital in Brantford, on September 4, 2005, after a
long battle with Leukemia. Born in London, Ontario on June 23,
1930, dearly beloved husband of Mary Moyle
BRUNER.
Loving father
of Jeffrey D.
BRUNER of Brantford, Anne J.
HAIGHT
(Fred) of Banff,
Alberta, and step-father to Katie (Bill)
VERITY,
Jamie
(Ann)
McGREGOR and step-grandfather to Maggie and Spencer
VERITY and
Brant and James
McGREGOR. Predeceased by wife Lyla Jennette
(HURLEY)
of Etobicoke in 1989, and parents Elsie F. Peers
(BARRETT) and
Harry L. BRUNER of London, Ontario. Denys was a retired 45 year
employee of 3M Canada having held various Sales Management positions
in the Graphic Arts Industry. Member of Ionic Lodge No. 25 G.R.C.
Toronto: Past Commodore of Rameses Shrine Yacht Club, 32 Scottish
Rite (Hamilton and Brantford), Brantford Shrine Club. Denys was
a 21 year retired member of the O.P.P. Auxiliary (Port Credit
and Downsview), and a member of the International Police Association
Canada, O.P.P. Vets Brantford / Simcoe, Life member of the Canadian
Professional Sales Association (C.P.S.A.), St. Andrew's United
Church, and the Brantford Probus Club. A Gentle Manitoba Cremation
has taken place. Visitation from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday,
September 7, 2005. Funeral Service to be held on Thursday at
11 a.m. at Dennis Toll Funeral Home, 55 Charing Cross Street,
Brantford, with Reverend L. Allan
LYNK officiating. In lieu of flowers,
donations to Leukemia Research Fund of Canada, 936 The East Mall,
Toronto, M9B 6J9 or St. Andrew's United Church Memorial Fund
would be appreciated. www.dennistoll.ca
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-19 published
EAGLESON,
Gordon▲
William▲
Suddenly at home in Southampton, on Sunday, September 18, 2005.
Gordon EAGLESON of Southampton in his 84th year. Loving husband
of Margaret
EAGLESON (née
MacGREGOR) of Southampton. Dear father
of Frank and his wife Doris of Southampton, Paul and his wife
Jennifer of Tara, John and his wife Crystal of Southampton and
Ann and her husband Stan
KOLLONTAY of Southampton. Proud grandfather
of Shannon, Philip, Chad, Peter, Johnathan, Quinn, Cara Beth
and Sterling. Dear brother of Aldene
WOLFE of Dashwood. Gordon
will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his brothers-in-law
and sisters-in-law, by his nieces and nephews, by his Friends
of the Southampton Rotary Club, the Southampton United Church,
and the Community. As the founder of Eagleson Furniture and Funeral
Home, he dedicated his life to supporting families in their greatest
time of need as a friend and Funeral Director. Gordon is now
reunited with his son Peter who died in 1961. Predeceased by
his parents Henry and Lula
EAGLESON and by his brother Lloyd.
Visitation from the Eagleson Funeral Home, Southampton on Tuesday,
September 20, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. The Funeral Service
will be conducted from the Southampton United Church on Wednesday,
September 21, 2005 at 2 p.m. Interment Southampton Cemetery.
Time of Fellowship and Sharing will follow at the Eagleson Funeral
Home, Family Centre. Expressions of Remembrance to the Southampton
United Church or to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital, M.R.I. Campaign.
St. Lawrence Lodge no. 131 Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons
will hold a Memorial Masonic Service at the Funeral Home 7: 00
p.m. Tuesday evening. Condolences may be forwarded to the family
through www.eaglesonfuneralhome.com
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-21 published
INGRAM,
Alison
C. (née
HUDSON)
At the Woodstock General Hospital on Tuesday, September 20, 2005.
Alison C. INGRAM (née
HUDSON) of Woodstock in her 81st year.
Beloved wife of the late H. George
INGRAM. Dear mother of Sherry
LAKE and her husband Alan of Guelph, Ron
INGRAM and his wife
Barb of Bracebridge and Ken
INGRAM and his wife
Leslie of Woodstock.
Loved grandmother of Kerry (Greg)
MILLS and their daughter Adia,
Andrew (Christiane)
RUTLEDGE and their sons Isaiah and Cian,
Chris (Jennifer)
RUTLEDGE and their daughter Caylein, Erin
INGRAM
and Thomas
INGRAM.
Also survived by her sisters Joan
LEAVITT
and Kay REID, brother John
HUDSON and brothers-in-law Bill
INGRAM
and his wife
Rusty and John
INGRAM and his wife Angela. Friends
may call at the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Avenue,
Woodstock (519-539-0004) Wednesday 7-9 p.m. The funeral service
will be held at Huron Park Baptist Church, 199 Berwick Street,
Woodstock on Thursday at 1: 00 p.m. with Pastor Robert
MacGREGOR
officiating. Interment in the Baptist Cemetery. Contributions
to the Gideon Bible Association would be appreciated. Online
condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-30 published
MOORE,
Dorothy
Jean (née
McGREGOR)
Passed away at Bradford Valley Nursing Home, Bradford on Wednesday
September 28th, 2005 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of her late
husband, John. Loving mother of Edward, Richard, Gary and wife
Anita, Doug and wife Marjanca. Dear grandmother of Caitlin, Alex,
Matthew, Terry and Andrew. Great grandmother of Ethan. Friends
will be received at the Taylor Funeral Home 'Newmarket Chapel',
524 Davis Drive, Newmarket from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday October 2,
2005. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel at 11: 00 a.m.
on Monday October 3, 2005. Interment will follow at Lake View
Cemetery, Kirkfield. For those who wish, memorial donations may
be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and would be greatly appreciated.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-10 published
McGREGOR,
Margot▲
Marianne▲
After courageously winning many battles against cancer, Margot
lost the war with dignity and grace at the age of 65, surrounded
by family and Friends. She was the dearly loved sister of William
(Bill) and his wife Fran, of Windsor, cherished aunt of Michael,
Darcy, Joe, and Alix. Former Physical Education and History teacher
with the Etobicoke Board of Education, long-time member of the
Boulevard and National Yacht Clubs, she was a keenly competitive
athlete, skilled at tennis, skiing, sailing and golf. Her many
Friends will miss her, and cherish the memory of her optimism,
humour and enthusiasm. Special thanks to Dr.
WILSON and the excellent
staff of the Oncology Department at Humber River Regional Hospital,
Church Street Site. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke
Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway,
on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and
on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9
p.m. A Celebration of Margot's life will be held on Thursday,
October 13, 2005 (location and time to be confirmed). At Margot's
request, donations in her memory may be made to the Humber River
Regional Hospital, Church Street Site, Oncology Department.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-02 published
DESCHAMPS,
Shirley
Lorraine
Peacefully in the loving care of her family at her daughter's
residence in Trenton, Ontario on October 31, 2005. Shirley (nee
BELL,) beloved wife the late Keith
DESCHAMPS, dear mother of
Joyce McGREGOR (Wayne), Denice
KURTZ (Erwin), Robert
DESCHAMPS
(Edel,) Frank
DESCHAMPS
(Joyce,)
Ivan
DESCHAMPS (Paula.) Proud
Nana of Rob, Paul, Craig, Scott, Kyle, Bryan, Robert, Ritchie,
Kristopher, Stephanie, Ryan, Michael and Great Nana of Kassidy,
Damion and Taylor. Loving sister of Muriel, Verna, Morris, MaryLou,
Margaret, Evelyn, Nora, Russell and Allan. Friends may call at
the Trull "East Toronto" Funeral Home and Cremation Centre,, 1111
Danforth Avenue (1 block east of Donlands subway) on Thursday
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel
on Friday, November 4th at one o'clock. Private cremation. Reception
to follow the service at Todmorden Branch No. 10, Royal Canadian
Legion, 1083 Pape Avenue (south of O'Connor Drive). Donations
to the United Way would be appreciated by the family.
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-02 published
MORAND,
Agnes▲
Angela▲ (née
HENDERSON)
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on
October 31, 2005 at the age of 87. Wife of 52 years to the late
Hon. Mr. Justice Donald R.
MORAND. Much loved mother of John,
Raymond,▲
Margaret,▲
Katy▲ and her husband Billy
LEWIS and Paula
and her husband David
McGREGOR.
Fondly▲ called "Grandma Goodwitch"
by her grandchildren Jacqui, Michael, Michele, Megan, Sarah,
Riley, Carson and their spouses, and great-grandchildren Ashleigh,
Sierra, Quinn, Rogan, Maxim, Kenna, Arwen, Veronica, Luca and
Georgia. Survived by her sister Pat
NANTAIS. A special thanks
to Mom's caregivers Janice
CLARKE and Maureen
LINDSAY for the
love, care and humour they shared with Mom. Also, many thanks
to Dr. Barbara
PILARSKI for her love and care. Mom was much more
than a great Wife, Mother and Grandmother. She was creative,
funny and full of surprises. Mom will be missed by all those
whose lives she touched. Friends may call at the Ward Funeral
Home, 2035 Weston Rd. (north of Lawrence Ave.), Weston, 416-241-4618
on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
(Prayers to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday and Eulogies to be held
at 8 p.m. Thursday). The Funeral Mass to be held at St. Gregory's
Catholic Church, 122 Rathburn Rd., Etobicoke on Friday, November
4, 2005 at 10 a.m. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Mississauga.
All flowers may be ordered through Angel's Gate Flowers, 416-233-6939
or 1-800-701-3706. Online condolences may be sent to agnes.morand@wardfh.com
"Remember Mom, Death Hath No Domain."
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-04 published
SIMMONS, Urena "Rene" (formerly
WISHART, née
McGREGOR)
At The Davis Centre, Bolton on Thursday, November 3, 2005, Urena
McGREGOR, in her 90th year, beloved wife of the late Norman
SIMMONS.
Former wife of the late Bev
WISHART. Dear mother of David and
Penny SIMMONS,
Calgary;
Paul and Sarah
SIMMONS, Etobicoke; Dianne
and Ken McKAY,
Bolton.
Loving grandmother of Katherine and Jim
OBANDO,
Margaret and Bernard
PATTERSON, Linda and Adam
FEWSTER,
William and Michelle
McKAY,
Shane,
Michael,
Christine and Charles
SIMMONS.
Fondly remembered by many great-grandchildren. Mother
of Donald, Jean (deceased), Frank, Eileen, Thomas, Judy (deceased),
Marjory and John
WISHART.
Remembered by many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late James
McGREGOR and
Elburne BAIKIE.
The family will receive their Friends at the
Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213)
Friday afternoon 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Funeral service will be
held in the chapel on Saturday morning, November 5 at 11 o'clock.
Followed by cremation. If desired, memorial donations may be
made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Lung
Association of Peel, 1550 Enterprise Road, Suite 111, Mississauga
L4W 4P4. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com
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McGREGOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-14 published
MacGREGOR,
George▲
Edward
Passed away suddenly on December 12, 2005 at his home in Brampton,
in his 71st year. Loving father of Stephen and his wife Angela
of Kitchener, Scott and his wife Leslie of Thunder Bay, Glenn
and his wife
Rosie of Brampton and Lee and her husband Jim
WICKWARE
of Milton. Fondly remembered by Carol. Proud and loving grandfather
of Joshua, Wesley, Ryan, Nolan, Chantel, Rhode, Alison, Kerry,
Callum, Jacob and Tanner. Predeceased by his parents Charles
and Mary; his brother Malcolm and his sisters Marjorie and Mary.
George was a former President of Bramalea Minor LaCrosse. He
was a faithful member of the Kennedy Road Tabernacle. He leaves
behind a large, loving church family. A memorial service will
be held to celebrate George's life at the Kennedy Road Tabernacle,
141 Kennedy Road North, Brampton (905-459-1971) on Friday, December
16 at 2: 30 p.m. Donations in George's memory may be made to the
Children's Wish Foundation.
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McGRENERE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-11 published
NOLAN,
Madeline
At Saint Thomas Elgin General Hospital, on Sunday, January 9, 2005,
Madeline, dear wife of the late Pat
NOLAN, in her 87th year.
Loving mother of Dennis
NOLAN (Louise), Linda
DILOSA (Felix),
Mary DRAKE
(Cyril,)
Joan
WALSH (Martin,) Elizabeth
LAUR (Jim
CHESNEY), Jane
NOLAN, Patrick
NOLAN (Debbie) and Michelle
ETHRIDGE
(Glenn.) Dear sister of Betty
RICHARDSON and Ruth
RYAN.
Predeceased
by her brothers Ed, William and Leo
LECLEAR and her sisters Mary
HESLOP,
Eleanor
McGRENERE and Helen
RIOUX. Also survived by 26
grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Visitors will be received
at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King
Street, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Funeral Mass at
St. Pius X Church, 777 Valetta Street, on Thursday morning at
11 o'clock. Interment in St. Peter's Cemetery. Prayers Wednesday
afternoon at 3: 30 o'clock. Donations to the Arthritis Society,
the Foundation Fighting Blindness R.P., 703-60 St. Clair Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario. M4T 1N5. 1-800-461-3331 or the Lung Association
would be appreciated.
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McGRENERE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-04 published
TAZZMAN,
Robert
William
Robert William
TAZZMAN of London (Retired from C.P. Railroad
after 33 years, served in World War 2, Armoured Corp), died peacefully
at St. Joseph's Hospital, Palliative Care, on June 2, 2005, aged
87 years. Beloved husband of 64 years of Jean Elizabeth
(THOMAS.)
Cherished father of Carolyn
McGRENERE
(George
BENBOW) of London,
Joan (John)
MARCIN of Belmont, Eric (Marion) of Waterloo. Father-in-law
of Helen TAZZMAN of Georgetown. Predeceased by son Kenneth (Helen)
2004. Loving grandfather of Janice, Mark, Sarah, Steven, Sherri,
Christina and Tabitha. Great-grandfather to Grace, Owen, Krista,
Victoria, Alexandria, Richard and Natalia. Survived by sisters
Audrey and Lily of Alberta. Predeceased by Margaret
WHITLOW,
Charlotte PAWLEY, Emma
SMITH, Violet
TAILOR/TAYLOR and Bruce
TAZZMAN.
The family will receive Friends and relatives at Forest Lawn
Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell), London
for visitation on Sunday, June 5, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral
service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment at Forest
Lawn Memorial Gardens. In remembrance, donations to the Heart
& Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be gratefully appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home 452-3770.
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McGRENERE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-27 published
WARD,
Eva▲
Lillian▲
Into God's arms, surrounded by her loving family at home on Saturday,
June▲ 25th, 2005, Mrs. Eva Lillian
WARD in her 82nd year. Beloved
wife of the late Arthur
WARD.
Loving▲ mother of Jackie (Marty)
McGRENERE, Janet (Frank)
BORCHARDING, Charlene (Peter)
GALLAGHER
and Nancy (Tony)
MacGREGOR.
Predeceased▲ by her son Art
WARD.
"Nana" will be missed by her 13 grandchildren and 30 greatgrandchildren.
Also predeceased by 2 great-grandchildren and survived by her
sisters and brother. Friends may call at the Lloyd R. Needham
Funeral Chapel, 520 Dundas St. on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and on
Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service from the chapel on Wednesday
at 10 a.m. Canon Janet
LYNALL officiating. Interment Woodland
Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Victorian Order of Nurses,
Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation
would be appreciated.
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McGROARTY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-15 published
McGROARTY,
Rose
Marie
Of Toronto, passed away November 9th, 2005. Survived by her children
Jason and Latoya, one sister Mary Louise
WILSON of Elmira and
her husband John
WILSON as well as her mother Bracey
FEICK.
Predeceased
by her father the late Thomas
McGROARTY. A Memorial Service will
be held in the Spring.
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McGROARTY 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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McGRUGER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-30 published
COX,
Eugénie "
Genie" (née
McGRUGER)
Passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Village of Humber
Heights on Thursday, September 29, 2005 in her 89th year. She
will be sadly missed by her beloved husband of 57 years Walter
(Wally.) Dear mother of Shelley and her husband Licio
CENGARLE
and Farley and his wife
Debbie
PULLMAN of Calgary. Cherished
grandmother of Erin, Michael, Meaghan, John and Ryan. Friends
may call at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Rd. (north of
Lawrence Ave.), Weston from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. A service
will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. from Weston Presbyterian Church,
7 Cross St. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Memorial
Fund at Weston Presbyterian Church would be appreciated by the
family. Condolences may be sent to genie.cox@wardfh.com
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McGRUTHERS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-08 published
McGRUTHERS,
Holly
Annette
Passed away peacefully after a valiant struggle with a life long
illness at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Thursday,
August 4, 2005. Holly
McGRUTHERS of River Drive Park in her 33rd
year. Beloved daughter of Percy and Carol
McGRUTHERS. Dear sister
of Tim and his wife Cheryl. Holly will be fondly remembered by
aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends called at Skwarchuk Funeral
Home, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford for visitation (1-800-209-4803).
Funeral Service will be held in the Lathangue Chapel on Monday,
August 8, 2005 at 2 p.m. Interment Queensville Cemetery. Donations
to the charity of your choice would be appreciated or bring a
helium filled balloon to the cemetery.
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McGRUTHERS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-18 published
SEDORE,
Leslie
Lorne
Peacefully, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on
Thursday,
November 17, 2005, at the age of 69 years. Les
SEDORE,
beloved husband of Liz
SEDORE (née
McGRUTHERS) of Sutton. Dear
father of Dan
SEDORE (Debi), Jill
CRAVEN (Wayne), Henry
SEDORE
(Carol,) and Sherry
HORAN
(Earl.)
Predeceased by his daughter
Leslie May
SEDORE and son Mike
McGRUTHERS.
Loving grandfather
of Jeremy (Michele), Teresa (Jeff), Jason (Joanne), April (Randy),
Lindsay, Joey, Seanna, Adam, Robin (Mark), Robert, Lindsey, Jenny,
and the late William, and great-grandfather of six. Resting at
the Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton, from 2-4
and 7-9 p.m Friday. Funeral Service in the Chapel Saturday at
11: 00 a.m. Interment, Briar Hill Cemetery, Sutton. Donations
to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by
the family.
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