MEE
MEECHIM
MEEHAN
MEEK
MEEKER
MEEKINS
MEEKS
MEEN
MEENDERING
MEENEN
MEER
MEERWALI
MEES
MEESTER
MEESTERS
MEEVIS
MEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-26 published
SOMMERFELD,
Erna
Passed away peacefully at the Milton District Hospital, in her
86th year on Thursday, August 25th, 2005. Erna
SOMMERFELD, loving
mother of Peter Richard
STELTER and his wife
Gail and
Heinz
Zigfried
SOMMERFELD.
Sadly missed by her grandchildren Nicole Maureen
MEE and her husband Richard, Peter James
STELTER and his wife
Michelle,
James
Kennedy
STELTER and his friend Jennifer and Rebecca
Jane STELTER and her friend Matt. Cherished great-grandmother
of Ryan James
MEE and Jacob Peter
STELTER.
Family and Friends
are invited to visit at the McKersie-Kocher Funeral Home, 114
Main Street, Milton, 905-878-4452 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on
Friday. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August
27th, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. As expressions
of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society
would be appreciated.
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MEECHIM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-20 published
CONNERS,
William
Howard
(Retired from Molson's Breweries after more than 30 years) Peacefully
on Sunday, September 18, 2005 at St. Joseph's Health Centre in
his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Rose. Loving father
to Alan and his wife Donna. Cherished grandfather to Melissa.
Dear brother to Ernie, Norma
FYFFE,
June
McBURNEY, Pat,
Blanche
MEECHIM and her husband Lucky and predeceased by Alan and Kenneth.
Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and Friends.
Also sadly missed by his "companions" Duchess, Baby and Minnie.
Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lakeshore
Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th Street, 416-259-3705)
on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Complete service in the
chapel Wednesday at 3: 30 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers,
donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated
by the family. Messages of Condolence may be placed at www. RidleyFuneralHome.com.
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MEEHAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-23 published
NELSON, Sister Mary Regis "Margaret Muriel" C.S.J.
Peacefully at Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre,
Monday,▼
March▼ 21, 2005. Daughter of the late Mary
MEEHAN and
Harold NELSON.
Predeceased▼ by her sister, Sister Virginia
NELSON,
C.S.J. and her brother, Harold W.
NELSON. Survived by her nephew
David and his wife Eva. Lovingly remembered also by step-sisters
Sister Rita Marie
McLEAN, C.S.J. and Jon
McKELVEY. Visitation
at St. Joseph's Convent, 3377 Bayview Avenue, Willowdale, from
2: 00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 for Vigil Service at 7:30
p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, March 24, 2005 at
10: 30 am followed by Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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MEEHAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-07-15 published
LANDMAN,
Richard▼
Joseph▼
Peacefully on Wednesday July 13, 2005 at the Toronto Western
Hospital, in his 80th year. Predeceased by his wife Gerta, and
his companion Elise
MEEHAN.
Loving▼ father of Richard Joseph,
Eric and his wife Andrea and the late Joanne. Cherished grandfather
of Noah and Michael. Richard will be dearly missed by his many
family and Friends. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter "Peel"
Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St. (Hwy. 10, North of Queen Elizabeth
Way), Mississauga, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass
will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 2340 Hurontario
St. on Monday July 18, 2005 at 9: 30 a.m. Interment Saint Mary's
Cemetery. If desired, remembrances may be made to the Canadian
Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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MEEHAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-08 published
MEEHAN,
Catherine▼
Anne▼ "
Micki▼"
Passed away after a long and courageous battle with ill health
on Wednesday November 2, 2005, in her 75th year. Micki was the
beloved daughter of the late Charles and Pearl (née
O'NEIL)
MEEHAN.
Cherished sister of Alice of Toronto, Paul and his wife Anne
and Grace and her husband Ron
CANEY, all of Lindsay, and Joe
(predeceased). Aunt of David, Greg, Pat, Mike, Trudy and predeceased
by LuAnne. Mass of Christian Burial from Saint Mary's Church, 40
Russell Street East, Lindsay, on Thursday, November 10th at 1: 00
p.m. Inurnment will take place at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Lindsay.
Memorial donations to the Salvation Army or a charity of your
choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted
to the Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay (705-328-2721).
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MEEHAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-12 published
MEEHAN,
Eileen
Julia
Peacefully at York Central Hospital, on Friday, February 11,
2005. Beloved wife of the late Neil James
MEEHAN.
Loving▲▼ mother
of Susan MEEHAN. Dear sister of the late Bernice
WOOD and Joan
TOZER and will be missed by brother-in-law Ross
WOOD and nephew
Robert. Friends may call at the Marshall Funeral Home, 10366
Yonge Street, Richmond Hill (4th traffic light north of Major Mackenzie
Drive) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9. Mass at Saint Mary Immaculate
Catholic Church, 10295 Yonge St. Richmond Hill on Monday 10: 30
a.m. Interment at Briar Hill Cemetery, Sutton Ontario Donations
to Mariann Home, 9915 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill Ontario L4C 1V1
or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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MEEHAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-23 published
NELSON, Sister Mary Regis (Margaret Muriel) C.S.J.
Peacefully at Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre,
Monday,▲
March▲ 21, 2005. Daughter of the late Mary
MEEHAN and
Harold NELSON.
Predeceased▲ by her sister, Sister Virginia
NELSON,
C.S.J. and her brother, Harold W.
NELSON. Survived by her nephew
David and his wife Eva. Lovingly remembered also by step-sisters,
Sister Rita Marie
McLEAN, C.S.J. and Jon
McKELVEY. Visitation
at St. Joseph's Convent, 3377 Bayview Avenue, Willowdale, from
2: 00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 for Vigil Service at 7:30
p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, March 24, 2005 at
10: 30 a.m. followed by Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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MEEHAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-15 published
LANDMAN,
Richard▲
Joseph▲
Peacefully on Wednesday July 13, 2005 at the Toronto Western
Hospital, in his 80th year. Predeceased by his wife Gerta, and
his companion Elise
MEEHAN.
Loving▲ father of Richard Joseph,
Eric and his wife Andrea and the late Joanne. Cherished grandfather
of Noah and Michael. Richard will be dearly missed by his many
family and Friends. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter "Peel"
Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St. (Hwy. 10, North of Queen Elizabeth
Way), Mississauga, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass
will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 2340 Hurontario
St. on Monday July 18, 2005 at 9: 30 a.m. Interment Saint Mary's
Cemetery. If desired, remembrances may be made to the Canadian
Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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MEEHAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-05 published
MEEHAN,
Catherine▲
Anne▲ "
Micki▲"
Passed away after a long and courageous battle with ill health
on Wednesday November 2, 2005, in her 75th year. Micki was the
beloved daughter of the late Charles and Pearl (née
O'NEIL)
MEEHAN.
Cherished sister of Alice of Toronto, Paul and his wife Anne,
and Grace and her husband Ron
CANEY, all of Lindsay. Aunt of
David, Greg, Pat, Mike, Trudy and predeceased by LuAnne. Mass
of Christian Burial from Saint Mary's Church, 40 Russell Street
East, Lindsay on Thursday, November 10th at 1: 00 p.m. Inurnment
will take place at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Lindsay. Memorial donations
to the Salvation Army or a charity of your choice would be appreciated
by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Mackey Funeral Home,
33 Peel Street, Lindsay (705-328-2721).
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MEEK o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-05-18 published
MAHOOD,
Wilfred
Graham
Of Kincardine, at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine,
on Tuesday, May 17th, 2005, in his 86th year. Beloved husband
of Evelyn (née
SAVAGE.) Dear father of Joan and her husband David
NURTON of Owen Sound and Graham of Kincardine. Cherished grandfather
of Lisa, Michael, Bryan and Angela. Loved brother of Kathleen
MEEK of England and Mary
BAKER of London. Predeceased by his
sisters, Margaret
MAGWOOD and Helen
HEAL and his brothers, Jack
MAHOOD and George
POYNTER. A memorial service will be held at
Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, on Friday, May 20th, 2005,
at 2: 00 pm. Interment, Kincardine Cemetery. Memorial donations
to the Paddy Walker Heritage Society, Kincardine and Community
Health Care Foundation or Knox Presbyterian Church would be appreciated
as expressions of sympathy. Funeral arrangements entrusted to
Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, Kincardine (519) 396-2701.
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MEEK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-17 published
AUCKLAND,
E.
Irene (née
HICKS)
Formerly of Talbotville, passed away at her residence, Caressant
Care on Bonnie Place, Saint Thomas, on Friday, September 16, 2005,
in her 98th year. Wife of the late Ralph
AUCKLAND (1972.) Mother
of Lorne S.
AUCKLAND and his wife
Charmaine of Saint Thomas. Grandmother
of Dorinda
VOEGTLE and her husband David, and Darrel
AUCKLAND
and his wife Karen, and great-grandmother of Cassandra and Jayson
VOEGTLE, and Terri Lynn and Devon
AUCKLAND, all of Saint Thomas.
Also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was the last
surviving member of her own immediate family, having been predeceased
by two sisters, Vera
MEEK and Lela
KNUDSEN.
Born in Southwold
Twp., Ontario, August 21, 1908, daughter of the late Herbert
and Letitia
(SMITH)
HICKS.
Mrs.
AUCKLAND was a member of Talbotville
United Church where she was the organist for many years and was
a lifelong member of the Paynes Mills Women's Institute. Friends
will be received at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington Street,
Saint Thomas on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A private funeral
service will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday followed
by interment in the Saint Thomas Cemetery, West Avenue. Memorial
donations to the charity of one's choice gratefully acknowledged.
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MEEK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-19 published
MacLEAN-
MEEK,
Heather
Fraleigh
(October 2, 1956-September 19, 2004)
It's one year We are stronger than we were then But there still
is a big hollowness That will not be filled. We miss you so!
Love Fred, Fiona, Cam, Micah, Adam and Jon
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MEEK o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2005-12-21 published
DICKEY,
Areta
Eva
Ellen (née
BRILLINGER)
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 13, 2005 at Bayhaven
Senior Care community, Collingwood in her 93rd year. Reta, beloved
wife of the late Bill (1964). Loving mother of Ruth and her late
husband Harry
ADAM/ADAMS, the late Lyle and his wife
Marina,
Dorothy
and her late husband Robert
MEEK, the late Joan and her husband
Robert WILDE,
Ross "
Jeep" and his wife
Liz and Mervyn and his
wife Beryl. Dear grandmother of 16 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren
and a great great granddaughter. Survived by her sister-in-law
Isabel DICKEY.
Predeceased by a grand_son and 2 great grandchildren.
Reta will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews. Friends
were received at the Carruthers and Davidson Funeral Home, 7313
Highway 26 (Main St.), Stayner (705-428-2637) from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. Friday. Funeral Service was held at Jubilee Presbyterian
Church, 7320 Highway 26 (Main St.), Stayner on Saturday December
17, 2005 at 2 o'clock. Interment Stayner Union Cemetery. If desired,
donations in Reta's memory may be made to the A.L.S. Society.
For more information or to sign the online guest book, log on
to www.generations.on.ca
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MEEK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-07 published
PINOS,
Alice▼
Dorothy▼ (née
MEEK) (June 9, 1922-April 5, 2005)
Unexpectedly, on April 5, 2005 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial
Hospital at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Joseph for 50 years.
Mother of Timothy (Catherine
JOHNSTON), Wendy (Alex
SIMONOVICH)
and Richard (Mary
PINOS.)
Much▼ cherished grandmother of Thomas,
Jennifer, Trevor, Adam, Elizabeth, Hillary and Jonathan. Alice
was a graduate of Havergal College, Class of 1940. She was an
accomplished figure skater and international figure skating judge
(Lake Placid Olympic Games 1980). Grandma loved quilting, gardening
and her family.
Memorial visitation will be held at the funeral home of Skinner
& Middlebrook Ltd., 128 Lakeshore Rd. E. (1 block west of Hurontario
St.) Mississauga (parking off Ann St.) on Friday from 2-4 p.m.
Memorial service in the chapel on Friday evening at 7: 30 p.m.
Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be
greatly appreciated.
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MEEK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-10-05 published
MEEK,
Stewart
Vernon
Born October 24, 1936, educated in Ontario at North Toronto Collegiate
and Meisterchaft Secondary, active in the North American Stock
Markets, the Army Cadet League of Canada British Columbia Branch,
the Royal United Service Institute of Vancouver, and father of
four, passed away in his sleep during the early morning hours
of September 29th, 2005. Funeral Service to be held at Henderson's
Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia
V2P 2S9. (604-792-1344) on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 1: 00
p.m.
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MEEK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-07 published
PINOS,
Alice▲
Dorothy▲ (née
MEEK) (June 9, 1922-April 5, 2005)
Unexpectedly, on April 5, 2005 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial
Hospital at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Joseph for 50 years.
Mother of Timothy (Catherine
JOHNSTON), Wendy (Alex
SIMONOVICH)
and Richard (Mary
PINOS.)
Much▲ cherished grandmother of Thomas,
Jennifer, Trevor, Adam, Elizabeth, Hillary and Jonathan. Alice
was a graduate of Havergal College, Class of 1940. She was an
accomplished figure skater and international figure skating judge
(Lake Placid Olympic Games, 1980). Grandma loved quilting, gardening
and her family. Memorial visitation will be held at the funeral
home of Skinner and Middlebrook Ltd., 128 Lakeshore Rd. E. (1 block
west of Hurontario St.) Mississauga (parking off Ann St.) on
Friday from 2-4 p.m. Memorial service in the chapel on Friday
evening at 7: 30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
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MEEK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-08 published
MEEK,
Charles
(Retired from C.B.C. Broadcasting 1985)On Wednesday, September
7th, 2005 at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, at age 85. Charles, beloved
husband of the late Dorothy. Dear father of Margaret and Dorothy
MEEK. At
Charles' request there will be no service, cremation.
The family would like to thank Dr. Batten, the nursing staff,
and Lynn Smart for all their kindness and caring for the last
four weeks. Arrangements entrusted to Low and Low Funeral Home,
23 Main Street South, Uxbridge, 905-852-3073. Donations in memory
of Charles to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital.
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MEEKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-12 published
HAYES,
Frances
Elaine (née
JONES)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frances
(Bubbles) on March 10, 2005. Beloved mother of Patricia, Janet
and Joanne. Cherished Nana of Gregory and Tara. Loving wife,
best friend and life long soul mate of her late husband Harold
O.A. She will be missed by her sisters Ruth
HENRY and Dorothy
JONES.
Aunt
Bubs was a loving and close aunt to Betty and Bob
HUNT, Dianne
WELLMAN, Doug and Ada
McLELLAN, Kim and Donnie
MEEKER
of Toronto, Lex and Linda
BIZZETH,
Brad and Judy
BARTON of Dartmouth,
Nova Scotia and David and Barb
JONES of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Aunt Bubs will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces,
great-nephews and many close Friends. The family wishes to thank
all her Friends for the kind and caring support. Special thanks
to caregiver Alphesia. Friends may call at the R.S. Kane Funeral
Home, 6150 Yonge Street (at Goulding, south of Steeles), on Sunday,
March 13th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service to
be held at the Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2029
Gerrard Street East, on Monday March 14, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment
Sanctuary Park Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to
the Canadian Cancer Society or the Toronto Humane Society.
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MEEKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-23 published
DYMON,
Olga
Died peacefully, on Thursday, March 17, 2005, at St. Joseph's
Health Centre, in her 92nd year. Predeceased by her loving husband
Andrew in 1997. Loving mother of Bill (Irene), Alex (Suzan),
and Andy (Pat). She was blessed with seven grandchildren: Willie
(Sherri), Diane (Rick), Rick (Dawn), Andrea (Derek), Patricia,
Alex Jr., and Greg (Cindy). Proud great-grandmother of Jessica,
Andrew, and Evan
DYMON,
Owen and Kacie
BAINS, and Ethan, Jake,
and Sean MEEKER.
Special thanks to the 3rd floor staff at Lakeshore
Lodge for their kind and compassionate care. A private family
Funeral Service has been held. Should Friends desire, donations
may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Funeral arrangements entrusted
to Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel (416) 767-3153.
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MEEKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-19 published
PELLEY,
Nora
Mary (formerly
RAMSAY, née
MEEKER)
Peacefully on Tuesday, October 18th, 2005, after an amazing fight
our beloved mother passed away at the Trillium Health Centre,
Mississauga, in her 87th year. Born in Medicine Hat, Alberta
on October 30th, 1918. Dear wife of the late Harold
RAMSAY and
the late Willis
PELLEY.
Nora was the proud mother of Doug and
his late wife Rae, Jim and his wife Eleanor, Luanne and her husband
Larry. Nora dearly loved her grandchildren Robin, Mindy, Jayson,
Tina, Jeremy, Mathew and Andrew. The lights of her life were
her great-grandchildren Amanda, Jacob, Ryan, Justin, Andrea,
Bailey, Matthew and Mason. Remembered lovingly by her brothers
and sisters Ella, Elmer, Betty, Audrey and the late Jack, Cecil,
Burt, Dot and Laura. She will be missed by her nieces, nephews
and dear Friends. Life Member of the A.N.A.F. Lakeview 262. Mrs.
PELLEY will be resting at the funeral home of Skinner and Middlebrook
Ltd., 128 Lakeshore Rd. E. (1 block west of Hurontario St.),
Mississauga (parking off Ann St.) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Friday,
October 21st, 2005 at 11 a.m. Interment Springcreek Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
A special thank you to the nursing staff at Trillium Health Centre,
Mississauga for their loving care.
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FARMER,
Marion▼
Adeline▼
(YOUNG)
It is with sadness and love that we inform you of Marion's passing
on Saturday, June 4th, 2005 at the Grey Bruce Regional Health
Centre, Owen Sound in her 72nd year. Marion left this world surrounded
by the love of her family and Friends. Deeply loved mother of
her three children, Allen (Suzin
ARKSEY) of Chillawack, British
Columbia, Brian (Ellen
LANG) of Desboro, and Heather (Wayne
SALERNE)
of Wiarton. Greatly missed by her 7 grandchildren, Jeremy, Ethan,
Adam, Keegan, Richelle, Chantel and Justin. Dearly remembered
by her siblings, Clarence
YOUNG
(Margaret▼) of Owen Sound, Clara
(Gordon HINTHER) of Calgary, Alberta, and Marjorie
SMITH of Hanover
and her many nieces and nephews. Marion will be fondly remembered
and loved by her friend and traveling companion Harry
MEEKINS
of Owen Sound. Predeceased by her twin sister Muriel (1937),
her father Joseph
YOUNG (1955,) her mother Mary
BAKER (1975,)
her brother Alex (1996,) her sister Gladys
MILLER (2004,) also
her brother-in-laws, Les
SEIFFERT (1987,) Sam
SMITH (2001,) Herb
MILLER (2002,) her sister-in-law Helen
YOUNG (1998,) and her
former husband Bert
FARMER (2002.) At Marion's request, following
cremation, there will be a graveside service on Saturday, June
11th, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Durham Cemetery for family and close
Friends. Marion will be laid to rest and reunited in death with
her twin sister Muriel and parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations to the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre or the Lung
Association would be greatly appreciated by the family. Funeral
arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home,
Durham.
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MEEKINS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-08 published
FARMER,
Marion▲
Adeline▲
(YOUNG)
It is with sadness and love that we inform you of Marion's passing
on Saturday, June 4th, 2005 at the Grey Bruce Regional Health
Centre, Owen Sound in her 72nd year. Marion left this world surrounded
by the love of her family and Friends. Marion was a registered
nurse and a graduate of St. Joseph's Hospital 1957. Deeply loved
mother of her three children, Allen (Suzin
ARKSEY) of Chillawack,
British
Columbia,
Brian (Ellen
LANG) of Desboro, and Heather
(Wayne SALERNE) of Wiarton. Greatly missed by her 7 grandchildren,
Jeremy, Ethan, Adam, Keegan, Richelle, Chantel and Justin. Dearly
remembered by her siblings, Clarence
YOUNG
(Margaret▲) of Owen
Sound,
Clara
(Gordon
HINTHER) of Calgary, Alberta, and Marjorie
SMITH of Hanover and her many nieces and nephews. Marion will
be fondly remembered and loved by her friend and traveling companion
Harry MEEKINS of Owen Sound. Predeceased by her twin sister Muriel
(1937,) her father Joseph
YOUNG (1955,) her mother Mary
BAKER
(1975,) her brother Alex (1996,) her sister Gladys
MILLER (2004,)
also her brother-in-laws, Les
SEIFFERT (1987,) Sam
SMITH (2001,)
Herb MILLER (2002,) her sister-in-law Helen
YOUNG (1998,) and
her former husband Bert
FARMER (2002.) At Marion's request, following
cremation, there will be a graveside service on Saturday, June
11th, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Durham Cemetery for family and close
Friends. Marion will be laid to rest and reunited in death with
her twin sister Muriel and parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations to the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre or the Lung
Association would be greatly appreciated by the family. Funeral
arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home,
Durham, 519-369-3837
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MEEKS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-07 published
DEZIEL, Isabel Mildred Mary
(JEAN-
MARIE)
Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus
on Saturday, February 5, 2005 Isabel Mildred Mary
(JEAN-
MARIE)
DEZIEL, in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of the late Frederick
DEZIEL (1980.) Isabel will be missed by her children, Marianne
Martin
(Doug,)
Terance (Dawn,) Wade (Donna,) Roxanne
CONNORS
(Barry), Renee
MARTIN (Jim), Michele
ROSS (Glen), Thomas (Lucy),
Corinne WONNACOTT (Andy), Jacqueline, Marc (Ann) and Lee Anne
BRIGHTON.
Loved by her 24 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Dear sister of Junior
JEAN-
MARIE of Strathroy, Gloria
COPELAND
of Wardsville and Jeannette
MEEKS of London. Predeceased by her
parents Thelma Georgina
(BOWHEY)
JEAN-
MARIE (1980) and Wilfred
JEAN-
MARIE (1983.) Visitors will be received at the John T. Donohue
Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, London on Monday
from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Funeral Mass at Saint Martin of Tours
Church, 46 Cathcart Street on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
Cremation. Prayers Monday evening at 7 o'clock. In lieu of flowers,
donations to the Grand Theatre or the London Symphony Orchestra
Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
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MEEKS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-17 published
WAUGH,
John
Henry
Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on
Tuesday,
February 15, 2005 at the age of 69 years. John
WAUGH
of Pefferlaw, beloved partner of Margaret
MEEKS.
Predeceased
by his wife
Patricia (née Abrey.) Dear father of Terry
WAUGH
of Welland. Devoted
son of Olive
WAUGH of Pefferlaw and the late
John WAUGH. Dear brother of Joyce
MITCHELL of Elliot Lake and
her husband the late Ian
MITCHELL. Dear uncle of Lesley
LIPINSKI
and her husband Andrzej of Unionville and Philip
MALLINSON and
his wife Lorraine of North Bay. Great-uncle of Caleb, Becky,
Laura, Katie and Heather. Fondly remembered by his family and
Friends in England and especially his dog Elmo whom he walked
daily. A Memorial Service will be held in the Cedardale Church
of the Nazarene, Pefferlaw Road, Pefferlaw on Saturday, February
19, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. Donations to the Cedardale Church of the
Nazarene, R.R.#2 Pefferlaw, Ontario L0E 1N0, the Starlight Starbright
Children's Foundation of Canada, 2770 14th Avenue, Suite 100,
Markham, Ontario L3R 0J1 or the Children's Wish Foundation of
Canada Ontario Chapter, 1730 McPherson Court, Unit 30, Pickering,
Ontario L1W 3E6, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements
in care of Taylor Funeral Home, Sutton, Ontario, 905-722-3274.
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MEEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-15 published
DIFEDE,
Gilbert
Peacefully surrounded by his loving and supportive family at
home on Monday June 13, 2005, Mr. Gilbert
DIFEDE of London in
his 78th year passed away. Cherished husband to Louisa. Beloved
father to Marlena
WHITING and Anthony
DIFEDE and to his son-in-law
Larry WHITING and dear friend of Anthony, Bridget
VISCOMI.
Cherished
grandfather to Bobi-Jo and Chad
VAN
MEEN,
Derek
WHITING and great-grandfather
to Zachary
VAN
MEEN. Dear brother of Carla, Petrizia and Eugenia
brother-in-law to Nicoletta, Carlo Franco and Angelina. Predeceased
by his sister Filomena and brother Antonio. Also survived by
several nieces and nephews. Gilbert worked at Victoria Hospital
from May 1956 and retired in November 1983. He will be greatly
missed by Friends and family. Visitors will be received at John
T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street,
on Wednesday June 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Funeral Mass
at St. Patrick's Church, 377 Oakland Avenue at Dundas Street,
on Thursday morning June 16th at 11 o'clock. Entombment in Holy
Family Mausoleum, St. Peter's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please
make a donations to the Canadian Cancer Society (Malenoma Division).
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MEENDERING,
Kathleen
Beryl (née
WAKE)
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing
of "Our Sweetie" Kathleen Beryl
MEENDERING; née
WAKE. "
Oms" died
peacefully in her home surrounded by family and Friends on Tuesday,
June 7th, 2005. Born in Reading, England, in 1917, Beryl immigrated
to Canada as a young child with her parents John and Ivy
WAKE.
She met and married Jan
MEENDERING in Stratford where he was
stationed with the Netherlands Army. Beryl was predeceased by
her husband Jan and brother Austin
WAKE.
Mother to Jennifer and
Tom BRIGGS of Bramalea, Jill
MEENDERING-
SMITH and Kevin
SMITH,
Saint Thomas. Laurel and Peter
PUTNAM, Saint Thomas and Austin
MEENDERING,
London. Oma to Tara (Joshua), Krist in (Brad), Joe (Nicole),
Jac, Sarah and Jess. Beloved sister to Bud, Helen and Velma.
Also loved by all her nieces and nephews as well as family in
the Netherlands and England. Treasured friend of Lily
WOLTERBEEK.
Beryl resided in Stratford, Bala and Saint Thomas. She was an active
member of Saint John's Anglican and Knox Presbyterian Church. Most
of all Beryl has left us with an admiration and wonderment of
her love for all and her joy of life. At her request family and
Friends are invited to visit with the family at Beryl's home,
59 Rosebery Place, Saint Thomas, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Knox Presbyterian
Church, Friday at 2: 00 p.m. to celebrate Beryl's life. In lieu
of flowers, donations can be made in Beryl's name to Serenity
House Hospice or Caring Cupboard. Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin
Street, Saint Thomas in charge of arrangements.
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MEENEN o@ca.on.kent_county.wallaceburg.wallaceburg_courier_press 2005-04-13 published
FREEBURN,
John
Mr. John FREEBURN a resident of Wallaceburg passed away on Wednesday,
April 6, 2005 at his residence at the age of 69. John was a son
of the late John and Diane
(LAUZON)
FREEBURN and was a lifelong
resident of Wallaceburg. He was a member of Our Lady Help of
Christians Church in Wallaceburg, as well as a member of Knights
of Columbus Council 2102. John was a retired employee of Dominion
Glass
Co., in Wallaceburg. Beloved husband of Theresa
(HINNEGAN)
FREEBURN of 51 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Erin
FREEBURN of Hamilton, Joseph
FREEBURN,
Carl
OSTER of Vancouver,
British
Columbia,
Edward and Michelle
FREEBURN of Wallaceburg,
Shannon FREEBURN and Todd
CELOTTO of Mississauga, Jack
FREEBURN
of Toronto and Liz
FREEBURN of Niagara Falls. Beloved Poppy of
Lauren, Meghan, Jamison, Brennan, Lucas and Reilly and Ava. Dear
brother and brother-in-law of Pat and Monique
FREEBURN of Bracebridge,
Irene MALLETTE of Wallaceburg, Mary
VAN
MEENEN of Wallaceburg,
Kathleen and Emile
GOGLIA of Wallaceburg, Mary Anne
TROIAN of
Orillia, Deanna
FORGIE of Wallaceburg, Doreen and Jerry
LUCIER
of Wallaceburg, Beth
MYERS and Garbett of Mitchell's Bay and Pamela
& Dr. Jack
OSTRANDER of Owen Sound. The late John
FREEBURN rested
at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home, 639 Elgin Street, in Wallaceburg,
until Saturday, April 9, 2005 when the concelebrated funeral
mass was celebrated at Our Lady Help of Christians Church at
10: 30 a.m. with Fr. John
JASICA, Celebrant and Fr. Greg
BONIN,
Co-Celebrant. The gifts were brought to the altar by his loved
grandchildren. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery, Wallaceburg.
Pall bearers were: Bernie
ARMSTRONG, Steve
HITCHCOCK, Doug
CATTON,
Orm MASON,
Ralph
CARR, Bill
KNIGHT and Brennan
CONRY. Flower
bearers were Lauren
FREEBURN,
Meghan
FREEBURN, Jamison
FREEBURN,
Lucas Freeburn
HING,
Reilly
CELOTTO and Ava
CELOTTO. As an expresson
of sympathy, donations to Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto
may be left at the funeral home. As a living memorial a tree
will be planted in Nicholls Memorial Forest in memory of John
FREEBURN.
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MEENEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-11 published
VAN
MEENEN,
Chad
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MEER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-29 published
McLELLAN,
Thomas▼ J.J.
At his late residence on Monday March 28, 2005, Thomas J.J.
McLELLAN
of Lucan in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Ria
(VAN
MEER)
McLELLAN.
Arrangements incomplete. For further details see tommorrow's
edition or www.haskettfh.com
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McLENNAN,
Thomas "
Tom" J.J.
At his late residence on Monday, March 28, 2005 Thomas (Tom)
J.J. McLENNAN of Lucan in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Ria
(Van Meer)
McLENNAN. Dear father of Jim and Kristen
McLENNAN
of London and Jason
McLENNAN of Ilderton. Dear grandfather of
Josh and Sarah. Dear son of Carman
McLENNAN of Picton and the
late Mary McLENNAN (2003.) Dear brother and brother-in-law of
Lavergne and Sharon
McLENNAN of Huntsville, Paul and Sandi
McLENNAN
of Foxboro, John and Sheryle
McLENNAN of Picton, Mary and Craig
MARCHINGTON of Brantford, Peter and Donna
McLENNAN of Beamsville,
Donny and Janet
McLENNAN of Huntsville, Dick and Linda
McLENNAN
of Beamsville, Matt and Diann
McLENNAN of Vineland, Ellen and
Dave HARRINGTON of Picton, Andrew
McLENNAN of Belleville, Veronica
and Frank LESSARD of Kingston, Jim and Stephanie
McLENNAN of
Perth and the late David
McLENNAN (2002;) Kees and Fran
VAN
MEER
of Owen Sound, Tony and Bella
VAN
MEER of London and Cory
BELL
and her friend Pat of Saint Thomas. Also survived by several aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Tom retired from G.M. Diesel in November 2004 after 30 years.
An avid sports fan, he especially loved watching the Toronto
Maple Leafs. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and son Funeral
Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, Lucan
on Thursday, March 31st at 4: 30 p.m. with Father Vincent
VAN
ZUTPHEN presiding. Cremation with interment St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or London Health Sciences
Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be
said in the funeral home Wednesday evening at 8: 30 p.m. Condolences
may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com
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McLELLAN,
Thomas▲ "
Tom" J.J.
At his late residence on Monday, March 28, 2005 Thomas (Tom)
J.J. McLELLAN of Lucan in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Ria
(VAN
MEER)
McLELLAN. Dear father of Jim and Kristen
McLELLAN
of London and Jason
McLELLAN of Ilderton. Dear grandfather of
Josh and Sarah. Dear son of Carman
McLELLAN of Picton and the
late Mary McLELLAN (2003.) Dear brother and brother-in-law of
Lavergne and Sharon
McLELLAN of Huntsville, Paul and Sandi
McLELLAN
of Foxboro, John and Sheryle
McLELLAN of Picton, Mary and Craig
MARCHINGTON of Brantford, Peter and Donna
McLELLAN of Beamsville,
Donny and Janet
McLELLAN of Huntsville, Dick and Linda
McLELLAN
of Beamsville, Matt and Diann
McLELLAN of Vineland, Ellen and
Dave HARRINGTON of Picton, Andrew
McLELLAN of Belleville, Veronica
and Frank LESSARD of Kingston, Jim and Stephanie
McLELLAN of
Perth and the late David
McLELLAN (2002;) Kees and Fran
VAN
MEER
of Owen Sound, Tony and Bella
VAN
MEER of London and Cory
BELL
and her friend Pat of Saint Thomas. Also survived by several aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Tom retired from G.M. Diesel in November 2004 after 30 years.
An avid sports fan, he especially loved watching the Toronto
Maple Leafs. Visitation was held at the C. Haskett and son Funeral
Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, Lucan
on Thursday, March 31st at 4: 30 p.m. with Father Vincent
VAN
ZUTPHEN presiding. Cremation with interment St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or London Health Sciences
Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may
be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com
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VISSER, Sophia (formerly
VAN
DER
MEER, née
ALKEMA)
Sophia at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Friday, April
1, 2005 in her 81st year. Wife of the late Edward
VAN
DER
MEER
and the late Dirk
VISSER. Dear mother to John
VAN
DER
MEER and
wife Nellie of Halifax, Jim
VAN
DER
MEER and wife Susan of Dryden,
Ivan VAN
DER
MEER and friend Lisa of Southwold Township, Rachel
JACOBS and friend Darwin of Walsingham, Edith
VAN
HARN and husband
Bert of R.R.#5, Langton, Audrey
LORD and fiance Doug of Iona
Station and Edwina
MARSHALL and husband Paul of New York State.
Step-mother to Clarence
VISSER and wife Audrey, Margriet
BAX
and husband Hank. Also survived by a brother and a sister and
a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-greatgrandchildren,
nieces and nephews.
Born in Franeker, The Netherlands on March 21, 1925 daughter
of the late Jelle and Richtje
(HERKENS)
ALKEMA.
Sophia came to
Canada in 1948 and was a member of the Aylmer Christian Reformed
Church. Friends may call at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer
on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at
Aylmer Christian Reformed Church on Monday, April 4, 2005 at
1: 00 p.m. Interment, Elmdale Cemetery. Reverend Richard DE
LANGE,
officiating. Donations to the Children's Hospital of Western
Ontario would be appreciated. Sopia was a foster mother to newborn
babies. "Children were her life."
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MEER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-25 published
EUSTACE,
Reverend
Andrew (1916-2005)
Passed away peacefully at Terrace on the Square, Waterloo on
Sunday October 23, 2005 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of
the late Ruth
EUSTACE.
Loving father of Barbara (Robert)
PLANTE,
Leslie (Jack)
VAN
DER
MEER, Richard (Elizabeth)
EUSTACE, and
Judy (Stephen)
FLINN.
Sadly missed by his grandchildren Adam
(Sarah) PLANTE and their children Bradley and Benjamin, Adrian
PLANTE,
Angela
(Geoff)
TUNNARD and their children Charlie and
Sam, Emily (Dean)
LISING, Paula
VAN
DER
MEER, Sarah and Heather
EUSTACE, Allison (Shawn)
JANES and Terri
FLINN. Reverend
EUSTACE
served as an ordained minister for the United Church of Canada
for 60 Years in many congregations throughout Canada. and will
be sadly missed by those he served. The service to celebrate
Rev. EUSTACE's life and faith will be held at First United Church,
16 William Street, Waterloo on Wednesday October 26, 2005 at
3 p.m. Reception to follow in the church hall. In Reverend
EUSTACE's
memory donations may be made to The United Church of Canada Mission
and Service Fund and can be arranged through the Edward R. Good
Funeral Home 171 King Street South, Waterloo. Condolences/ Donations/Flowers:
www.edwardrgood.com. 745-8445.
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ROELANDS,
August "
Gus"
Mathew
At the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Thursday, November
24, 2005. August "Gus" Mathew
ROELANDS of Parkhill in his 75th
year. Beloved husband of Adriana (DE
GRAAF)
ROELANDS. Dear father
of Matthew and Frances
ROELANDS,
Peter and Anne
ROELANDS, Andy
and Marianne
ROELANDS,
Nancy and Tom
CLARKIN, Mary-Lou and Frank
VANDEN
OUWELAND,
Robert and Jacinta
ROELANDS. Dear Opa to Christopher
and Jennifer, Adrian and Jodi, Annette, Bridgette, Daniel, Teresa,
Michael and Crystal, Michelle, Peter, Paul, Laura, David, Kevin,
Stephen, Martin, Elizabeth, Angela, Christina, Adrian, Brian,
Jeffrey, Mark, Jennifer, Derek, Alisha, Benjamin, Veronica, Andrew,
Nicholas, Cecilia. Brother of Liza and Sjef
VERHEYEN, Jan and
Liza ROELANDS,
Sjef and Anna
ROELANDS, Riet and Charles
BOEREN,
Trees and Fons
PYNENBURG,
Kees and Hetty
ROELANDS, Andre
ROELANDS,
Antoon and Gerda
ROELANDS, Riet
VAN
DONGEN, Cor and Leny DE
GRAAF,
Nel VAN
MEER,
Janus and Miet DE
GRAAF. Predeceased by brother
Jos ROELANDS, sister-in-law and brothers-in-law Jos and Dina
RENIERS, Janus
VAN
DONGEN,
Piet
VAN
MEER. Resting at the M. Box
and son Funeral Home, 183 Broad Street, Parkhill. Visitation
Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers in the funeral home 4: 00 p.m.
Monday. Funeral Mass at the Sacred Heart Church Parkhill on Tuesday,
November 29th at 11: 00 a.m. Reverend Father Michael
RYAN will
officiate. Donations to Strathroy "Right To Life" 402 Victoria
Street, Strathroy, Ontario N7G 3B7. Share a memory or send condolences
to www.boxfuneralhome.ca
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MEERWALI o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-16 published
Kidnappers kill Canadian in Iraq
Canadian Press
Ottawa -- A Canadian man has been killed in Iraq by kidnappers.
Officials announced yesterday that Zaid
MEERWALI, who held dual
Canadian-Iraqi citizenship, was abducted August 2 and killed.
Prime Minister Paul Martin issued a statement expressing condolences
to the man's family and condemning the slaying.
"It is with both profound sadness and abhorrence that I learned
of the circumstances of his death," Martin said.
"Canada vehemently condemns this barbaric crime and remains committed
to working both bilaterally and multilaterally to help build
a prosperous and peaceful democracy in Iraq."
Officials said
MEERWALI returned to Iraq several months ago to
pursue a business venture.
It was not clear why he was abducted.
His brother, Ramzi
MEERWALI of Richmond Hill, said in a broadcast
interview yesterday that the killers are "part of the evil army
left over" from the former dictatorship of Saddam Hussein.
"He's a merchant and the family is wealthy; they go there, they
kidnap him, they're gonna have big-time money," Ramzi
MEERWALI
said.
At least four Canadians have been among 200 foreigners kidnapped
in Iraq, including journalists, humanitarian workers, contractors
and soldiers.
Martin reminded Canadians against travelling to Iraq.
"Any Canadians in Iraq should leave," he said.
"The situation remains volatile and the government of Canada
cannot provide consular assistance to Canadian citizens in distress."
Dan McTeague, parliamentary secretary responsible for Canadians
abroad, said the advisory to leave includes humanitarian workers.
He called the situation in Iraq "dangerous and unpredictable."
McTeague said the government was informed of the kidnapping and
murder by MEERWALI's family.
He said he couldn't release any further details about
MEERWALI,
such as where he lived in Canada, because the family wants privacy.
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MEERWALI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-16 published
Abducted Greater Toronto Area man executed in Iraq
Had returned to homeland to help
Kidnappers were disguised as police
By Henry STANCU and Bruce
CAMPION-
SMITH, Staff Reporters
Zaid MEERWALI believed that by going back to his Iraqi homeland
to work in his family's import-export business he could help
bring stability back to the wartorn nation.
But he was kidnapped, beaten and executed by a group of men dressed
in police uniforms who overpowered his bodyguard earlier this
month.
The 32-year-old was buried in Baghdad yesterday, the day after
his body was found. His throat was cut and he was shot in the
back of the head, execution-style, said his brother Munir
MEERWALI,
51, of Richmond Hill.
"The reason is because he is Canadian, he is Kurdish, he is Shia
and he is wealthy. These are four crimes to Al Qaeda," Munir
MEERWALI said. "He tried to do something good for his country,
and, unfortunately, this is what he got."
Zaid MEERWALI, the youngest in a Richmond Hill family of six
brothers and five sisters, went back to Iraq a year ago and six
months later married a woman who lives there.
Munir MEERWALI said his brother was at home with his wife when
his bodyguard told him police had come to the house and wanted
to talk to him.
"There were 10 men in police uniforms who came with police cars.
They held the security guard and hit his wife on the head and
locked her in the washroom," Munir
MEERWALI said.
After taking his money, wallet, jewellery, passport and cellphone,
they took him away in the trunk of one of the cars.
The abductors had called twice on his mobile phone to arrange
for a $250,000 ransom.
"We had the money, but they didn't call back," Munir
MEERWALI
said.
He said he had tried to persuade his brother not to go back.
"I told him the situation was not good. He said he could get
a bodyguard, but one bodyguard wasn't enough."
"He went back to help his country, and, unfortunately, this happened.
He was an honest man who believed the country could be rebuilt.
The five
MEERWALI sisters live in Iraq; two brothers live in
Canada, one lives in Jordan and another in Iraq. A sixth brother
left Iraq and spent time in Britain following an abduction attempt
in which he managed to kill two of his would-be captors a year
ago.
Prime Minister Paul Martin made public the news of the Canadian's
death late yesterday and expressed his "deepest condolences"
to the family.
"It is with both profound sadness and abhorrence that I learned
of the circumstances of his death," Martin said in a statement.
He condemned the "barbaric crime" and said that Canada remains
committed to a "peaceful and prosperous Iraq."
Martin used
MEERWALI's death as a warning to other Canadians
who may be thinking about going to Iraq, where bombings and shootings
are a daily occurrence and where more than 1,800 American soldiers
have been killed since the U.S.-led invasion in March, 2003.
"I would like to remind Canadians at this time against all travel
to Iraq. Any Canadians in Iraq should leave. The situation remains
volatile and the Government of Canada cannot provide consular
assistance to Canadian citizens in distress," he said.
Dan McTeague, parliamentary secretary responsible for Canadians
abroad, said the threat level to foreigners, including Canadians,
remains very high.
The family notified Foreign Affairs August 8 that
MEERWALI had
been seized and informed it yesterday that he had been killed.
"There was no request for assistance," said Foreign Affairs spokesperson
Pamela Greenwell. "The family wished to manage it themselves
and did not want publicity."
A memorial service for Zaid
MEERWALI is to be held at a Richmond
Hill mosque Thursday evening.
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BATTEN,
Mary
Elizabeth (née
MILNE)
Peacefully, on Saturday, January 29, 2005 at Sunnybrook Women's
College Health Centre surrounded by her family and Friends, in
her 81st year. Dearly beloved mother of Della
MEES and Keith
BATTEN. Cherished grandmother of Becky, John, Greg and Joey.
Special friend of Bill
KEMP. A Memorial Service to celebrate
Mary's life will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2005 at 12
noon at North Toronto Community Church, 7 Eglinton Avenue East,
Toronto. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made
to the Sunnybrook Women's College Health Centre or to the Salvation
Army.
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MEESTER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-19 published
MITCHELL, Elizabeth "Lies" Petronella (née
VAN
DER
HALL)
Peacefully, on Friday, March 18, 2005, at the Lakeridge Health
Centre in Port Perry, at age 83. Lies (née
VAN
DER
HALL,) beloved
wife of Bertram
MITCHELL of Port Perry. Loving mother of Louise
and her husband Bruce
HAUGEN of Port Perry, Yvonne and her husband
Alexander BARKLEY of Port Perry, John
MITCHELL and his wife
Marlene
of Washburn Island, Michael
MITCHELL and his wife
Lynn of Port
Perry, Timothy
MITCHELL and his wife
Yolonde of Seagrave, and
Carla and her husband Eric
MEESTER of Orono. Loved grandmother
of 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of
5 brothers and 2 sisters. The family of Elizabeth
MITCHELL will
receive Friends at the Wagg Funeral Home, "McDermott-Panabaker
Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171), on Sunday,
March 20th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life
will be held in the Chapel on Monday, March 21st at 11 a.m.,
with Reverend Elaine
LUSH officiating. Interment Hillman Cemetery,
Utica, in the Spring. If desired, memorial donations may be made
by cheque to the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation in Port
Perry. On-line condolences may be left at www.waggfuneralhome.com
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MEESTERS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-07 published
CLIFTON,
Evelyn▼
(FLETCHER)
At Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy on Monday, December 5th,
2005, Evelyn
(FLETCHER)
CLIFTON of Adelaide Twsp. R.R.#3 Kerwood.
In her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Reverend Ernest (Lloyd)
Hockey CLIFTON (2000.) Dear father of Lloyd
CLIFTON and his wife
Carol▼
Ann▼ of Sunderland, Beth Anne
YANDO and her husband George
of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. and Janet
MEESTERS and her husband
Richard of Richmond Hill. Also survived by her grandchildren
Carrie and Lloyd
CLIFTON of Sunderland, Geordie and Beth
YANDO
of Prince Albert and Katerina and Galen
MEESTERS of Richmond
Hill. Visitation will be held at the Denning Bros. Funeral Home,
32 Metcalfe St. W., Strathroy on Thursday, December 8th from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with funeral service on Friday, December
9th at 1: 30 p.m. from West Adelaide Church. Reverend Larry
AMIRO
and Reverend Doug
MILES officiating. Interment West Adelaide Cemetery
to follow. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated
by the family. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to
Evelyn.
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MEESTERS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.strathroy.age_dispatch 2005-12-13 published
CLIFTON,
Evelyn▲
(FLETCHER)
At Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy, on Monday, December 5,
2005, Evelyn
(FLETCHER)
CLIFTON of Adelaide Township, R.R.#3,
Kerwood, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Reverend Ernest
(Lloyd) Hockey
CLIFTON (2000.) Dear father of Lloyd
CLIFTON and
his wife Carol▲
Ann▲ of Sunderland, Beth Anne
YANDO and her husband
George of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, and Janet
MEESTERS and
her husband Richard of Richmond Hill. Also survived by her grandchildren
Carrie and Lloyd
CLIFTON of Sunderland, Geordie and Beth
YANDO
of Prince Albert, and Katerina and Galen
MEESTERS of Richmond
Hill. Visitation was held at Denning Bros. Funeral Home, on Thursday,
December 8, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with funeral service on Friday
at 1: 30 p.m. from West Adelaide Church. Reverend Larry
AMIRO and
Rev. Doug MILES officiating. Interment West Adelaide Cemetery
followed. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated
by the family. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to
Evelyn.
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STEWARD/STEWART/STUART,
William "
Bill"
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, December 6, 2005,
in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Joan
STEWARD/STEWART/STUART. Dear father
of Elizabeth
STEWARD/STEWART/STUART,
David
STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and Megan
MEEVIS and her
husband Tom. A memorial service will be held on Monday, December
12 at 11: 30 a.m. at James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 St. James
Street at Richmond, followed by a reception at Sunningdale Golf
& Country Club to celebrate Bill's life. Memorial contributions
to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice
would be gratefully acknowledged.
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