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BEATTY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-05-15 published
BEATTY, Wib (February▼ 1937-May 2001)
Although you can't be here with me
We're truly not apart.
Until the final breath I take
You'll always live on in my heart.
Deeply missed, always loved, your wife Mirt

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BEATTY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-05-15 published
BEATTY, Wilbert▼
Who passed away May 15th, 2001.
Our tears fall gently to the ground
And in those tears are thoughts of you.
And in those thoughts are cherished memories.
Of how much we miss and love you.
- Love always, your daughter, Linda and Clayton, granddaughters (spouses) and great grand_sons.

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BEATTY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-10-14 published
PLANT, Emily Viola (formerly BEATTY, FERGUSON, née HEINMILLER)
At Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Thursday, October 12, 2006. Emily PLANT (née HEINMILLER) of Owen Sound in her 82nd year. Wife of the late Mel PLANT, Norman BEATTY and Percy FERGUSON. Dear mother of Barbara and her husband Roy ANGEL of Tara and Joanne and her husband Doug BARBER of Owen Sound. Sadly missed by four grandchildren Carol, Doug, Bill and Tracy, ten great-grandchildren one great-great-grandchild, three step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. Also survived by a brother George HEINMILLER and his wife Joan of White Rock, British Columbia and a sister Pauline and her husband John KNEALE of Kitchener. Predeceased by three sisters Ruth KING, Betty GILLEN and Dorothy SWENERTON. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home 519-376-3710 for visiting on Saturday from 12 noon until service time. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock with Rev. David SHEARMAN officiating. Interment, Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara. Memorial donations to the G.B.R.H.C. Foundation MRI or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Messages of condolence are welcome at www.tannahill.com

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BEATTY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-11-13 published
GRAHAM, Laverne James
Peacefully, with his family at his side, at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Saturday, November 11, 2006. Vern GRAHAM of Owen Sound in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Marion (nee BEATTY.) Dear father of Kevin and his wife Nicole of London and Lori and her husband Jack WATSON of Owen Sound. Sadly missed by four grandchildren Kevin Anthony, Matthew and Andrew GRAHAM and Laura WATSON. Also survived by his sister Darlene and her husband Gord FLEURY of Owen Sound, his brother Ron GRAHAM and his wife Heather of Orillia and his many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home 519-376-3710 for visiting on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock with Major Dale PILGRIM officiating. Interment, Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations to either the Salvation Army or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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BEATTY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-12-12 published
NELSON, D.▼ Willard,▼ P.Eng.
In his 86th year, on Sunday, December 10, 2006 in the presence of his family, at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Beloved husband and best friend to Jean (née BEATTY) for 56 years. Loving father to Ann (Don POWADIUK), Keith (E. Ann), Jim and the late Paul. Dear grandfather to Kate, Emily, Kevin, Brett, Craig, Michael and Ian. Born at Elsinore, Ontario, son of Howard NELSON and Ida Craig NELSON. Brother▼ to Ken; Don; Marion; Ross; the late Alec; the late Keith; and the late Lorna. Willard served in World War 2 as a fighter pilot. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter “peel” Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga (Hwy 10 North of Queen Elizabeth Way) on Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 2: 30 p.m. Interment Springcreek Cemetery. If desired, remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice. Turner and Porter

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BEATTY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-10 published
MacKENZIE, Gail Elizabeth (née BEATTY)
Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at Bluewater Health-Norman St. Site, Sarnia on Saturday, October 7, 2006. Gail Elizabeth MacKENZIE (née BEATTY) age 49 years of Courtright. Beloved wife of Greg. Loving mother of Trisha MORDEN (Kyle) of Port Lambton, Mallory MacKENZIE (Mark VANDAMME) of Courtright and Morgan MacKENZIE (Steve MURPHY) of Courtright. Special grandmother to Mac. Dear daughter of Barry (Sam) and Marion BEATTY of Sarnia. Treasured sister of Brenda (Rick) DEGUIRE and their children Joe and Mike, Joyce WISE and her children Shelley RIZOPOULOS (John) and Dusty WISE, Stacey BEATTY- KELCH and her children Jayme and Jesse, Rick BEATTY (Cindy McLUNG) and his children Rod and Randy and Dave BEATTY (Cherie) and their son Nicky. Also survived by her mother-in-law Margaret MacKENZIE of Courtright, sisters-in-law Doreen JOHNSTON (Phil), Bonnie MUXLOW (Don), Carol BEATTY; brothers-in-law Mark MacKENZIE (Leslie), Alan MacKENZIE (Joyce), Dale MacKENZIE (Ineke) and Garry WISE; nieces and nephews, P.J. and Eva JOHNSTON, Peter and Ivy JOHNSTON, Beckie and Mark MUNDAY, Robbie MUXLOW, Sean MacKENZIE, Ian MacKENZIE, and Cathlyn and Nadine MacKENZIE and by very dear Friends, Janice BRANDON and Mary Ann McLAUGHLIN. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by her grandparents; Clarence (Jack) and Florence SAYERS, Stuart and Bertha BEATTY; father-in-law Colin MacKENZIE, brother-in-law Wayne MacKENZIE and nephew Daryl WISE. Friends will be received at the Knight Funeral Home, 588 St. Clair Parkway, Corunna on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral Mass will be held at Saint_Joseph's Church in Corunna on Wednesday at 11: 00 a.m. with Fr. Jim HIGGINS celebrating. Interment to follow in Moore-Union Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy Friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Bluewater Health Palliative Care or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Many thanks to "Her Girls" in Palliative Care. Knight 519-862-2845

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BEATTY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-02-28 published
DOYLE, H.▼ Joyce▼ (née ROSS) (1921-2006)
Sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, friend. Suddenly, our beloved mother went to her final sleep on February 25, 2006. Joyce▼ was the 8th child born to Hugh and Elizabeth ROSS (nee BEATTY.) Raised▼ in Haileybury, Joyce survived the great Fire of 1922. A scholar and athlete, she studied Nursing at the Hospital for Sick Children. An award winning R.N. (Oct. '44), she trained and worked at both Thistledown and Toronto, before moving to work at the Montreal General. In Montreal, she met and married Gil, her husband of almost 52 years. Together, they returned to Toronto to open a Business and raise their family. Countless hours were spent cooking, sewing, at figure skating rinks, hockey games, swimming pools, ski-slopes and boating with her family. Mom juggled roles, raising her family, volunteering with the Red Cross and Toronto Public Health and the Anglican Church Women at St. Wilfrid's (Etobicoke). She curled, played bridge and travelled extensively throughout North America and Europe. Early retirement meant freedom and the opportunity to travel without a rigid timetable. In 1975, Joyce and Gil moved aboard the boat and spent the next seven years sailing and following the sun. These were some of Joyce's fondest memories; encompassing many people, places and experiences. Returning to Canada the couple settled in Colonial Woods. They were blessed with 5 cherished granddaughters and travelled throughout Great Britain and the U.S. and Canada by motor-home. In later years Joyce travelled to Greece, Italy and Egypt, fulfilling a lifelong dream to climb the Pyramids in her 79th year. A last 'jaunt' took her back to Greece in 2002. The loss of Gil (Feb.'02) and declining health, slowed Joyce down but her refusal to become 'an old woman' never died. Inner strength enabled mom to overcome many of the indignities of aging. Survived by sister, Marna TEDESCO (Cochrane,▼) Ivan▼ ROSS (Sydney,) children Debbie (Dan), Ted (Lori), Peter (Sandie), Amanda and granddaughters Shannon, Robin, Emily, Stacey and Katie. Our thanks to the devoted staff at King Gardens Retirement Residence and Cawthra Gardens Nursing Home. Funeral service will be held at 11: 00 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2006 at St. Hilary's Anglican Church, 2055 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario, L5A 2E6. (905-279-2304). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Turner and Porter Peel Chapel (905-279-7663).

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BEATTY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-10 published
BEATTY, Clifford▼ William▲▼ (February▲▼ 29, 1928-March 8, 2006)
With profound sadness, the family announces the sudden passing of Clifford William BEATTY in the early hours of Wednesday, March 8, 2006 in Toronto. son of the late Clifford Gooderham BEATTY and Jean Gillespie BROWN of Toronto. Beloved husband and soul mate of Lenore. Cherished father of Stephen (Jane) and Karen (Bob). Adored and adoring grandfather of Heather, Cameron, Sarah and David. Loving brother of Michael, Jane and Trish; uncle of David, Carol, Jamie, Jennifer, Andrew, Bruce, Valerie and Brian. Best pal of Harley. When he wasn't being a great son, brother, student (Upper Canada College, 1945), husband, father, uncle, grandfather or employee for Foundation Company, Stone and Webster or Internorth throughout his career as an engineer (University of Toronto, 1949), Cliff gave tirelessly as a volunteer. He was a kind and gentle man. Among his many volunteer commitments, Cliff served as founding President of The Toronto Dance Theatre, as a Director and President of Saint John's Rehabilitation Hospital, as a member of the Board of Governors of Upper Canada College, head of the Property Committee of St. Clement's Church, and board member of the Georgian Bay Association. A selfless volunteer, Clifford always put the interests of others before his own. We thank God for a life well lived. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), on Thursday, March 9th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, March 11th from 2-4 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 13 at 2 o'clock at St. Clement's Church, 59 Briarhill Avenue at Duplex Avenue. Interment to follow. Donations in Cliff's memory may be made to the Saint John's Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, 285 Cummer Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M2M 2G1 or to a charity of your choice.

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BEATTY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-04-11 published
Ian SINCLAIR, Last Of The Railway Titans: (1913-2006)
He ran Canadian Pacific almost single-handedly, operating the giant company at a time when it was still the most powerful corporate force in the country
By F.F. LANGAN, Special to The Globe and Mail, Page S9
He was Canadian Pacific's last titan. Ian SINCLAIR ran Canadian Pacific from 1969 to 1981, a time when it was still the most powerful company in the country and owned everything from the railway, a shipping line and a hotel chain, to an airline and oil-and-gas assets. In 1988, he was identified as one of six Lords of the Line, a book by writer-historians David Cruise and Alison Griffiths that put him right up there with the first presidents of Canadian Pacific Railway: George STEPHEN, William VAN HORNE, Thomas SHAUGHNESSY, Edward BEATTY and Norris Roy (Buck) CRUMP.
Ian SINCLAIR was a tough and demanding boss at Canadian Pacific Enterprises. "We don't go to work at Canadian Pacific, we report for duty," he once said and cracked down on office workers goofing off in the middle of the day. He did not want to see them loitering around the concourse of Windsor Station, the head office of the Canadian Pacific Railway. In his view, being seen in the favourite public gathering spot of the railway employees outside of lunch hour or coffee breaks could be a firing offence. Later in his career, he was known as Big Julie, but it's unlikely anyone ever called him that to his face.
Unlike many corporate leaders of the day, Mr. SINCLAIR was outspoken on public issues and even a bit of a Canadian nationalist. He got on so well with prime minister Pierre Trudeau that he was named to the Senate after he retired in 1984.
The empire Ian SINCLAIR ruled over had started out the Canadian Pacific Railway. The Canadian Pacific Railway picked up a lot of its assets in the 19th century, including a land grant of 25 million acres to build the railway. Much of the land was sold to settlers, but oil was later found on the railway's properties. Hotels were built along the way, as well as a shipping line to bring immigrants and goods to Canada. By the time he left, the railway no longer took passengers, the airline was gone and the company had strayed so far from its roots that it had invested in huge swathes of forest. The trees were a mistake but, even so, Ian SINCLAIR had increased the assets of the Canadian Pacific Railway and made it easier for the company to be broken into five pieces in 2003.
Mr. SINCLAIR rose to prominence under Buck CRUMP. Both men were tough and confident leaders of Canada's greatest company. Mr. SINCLAIR joined Canadian Pacific Railway in 1942 in Winnipeg. His father had come from Scotland to work in the repair shops of the Grand Trunk Railway, one of the railways that made up rival Canadian National. Ian SINCLAIR went to the University of Manitoba, where he took a degree in economics and then another in law.
His first job at the Canadian Pacific Railway was as an assistant solicitor and he quickly made his mark. Four years later, he moved to head office at Windsor Station in Montreal. Mr. SINCLAIR was known as the Perry Mason of railway law, for his resemblance to the burly television lawyer and for his dogged defence of railway interests in a series of royal commissions and tribunals.
At that time, it was still a railway world. Mr. SINCLAIR and other top executives would travel across the country in private railway cars kept on sidings in Windsor Station. Ian SINCLAIR straddled the era of the steam engine and the diesel locomotive a struggle with the unions over who was to man the trains was one of his great victories.
The job, as he saw it, was to get rid of firemen. Steam engines required an engineer to drive the train and a fireman to feed the boiler. With the end of steam and the introduction of diesel electric trains, there was no need for firemen, but the union contract still called for them. It was a textbook case of feather-bedding. Mr. SINCLAIR won his case against the unions and the firemen were gone. In 1960, he became vice-president of law at Canadian Pacific Railway. He was next put in charge of the operating and traffic departments, so that by the time he was made president in 1969 there wasn't a piece of the railway he didn't know. He was 52.
Mr. SINCLAIR was a textbook workaholic who read the Globe and Mail and Report on Business first thing every morning and loved his job. "Some people may think that work is distasteful, but not I. I'm very happy when I work," said Mr. SINCLAIR. To him, running Canadian Pacific Railway was a group exercise. "Sometimes, we have our disappointments and we back off and take another look. Then we solve something -- when we make it good -- that's when work's most enjoyable."There were many problems to solve at the start of his reign. Canadian Pacific Railway wanted to get out of the passenger business. People were using highways and planes to get around and railways across the continent were dying. As a result, Via Rail was born as a merger of the passenger services of Canadian Pacific and Canadian National.
That did not mean there weren't profitable parts of the business. In 1958, Canadian Pacific Oil and Gas, the predecessor to PanCanadian Petroleum -- later Encana -- was formed with the purpose of reassembling the land, which had been leased to oil companies.
Four years later, Mr. CRUMP created a subsidiary called Canadian Pacific Investments, which was given all of Canadian Pacific's non-transportation assets (a structure designed to keep those interests off limits when Canadian Pacific had to undergo review by federal regulators). The new subsidiary's mandate was to acquire and develop resource operations.
The chief architect in the execution of this was Mr. SINCLAIR, who oversaw a period of unprecedented growth at Canadian Pacific. At the start of 1970, Canadian Pacific's asset value was $2.2-billion. A decade later, it was $13-billion, a spectacular growth even allowing for inflation. In the same period, Canadian Pacific's annual revenues swelled to $10-billion from $616-million, moving Canadian Pacific to No. 1 from No. 6 in the corporate size sweepstakes.
And he did it all in a way that is denied today's corporate executives. David O'BRIEN, the last man to run the entire Canadian Pacific empire, said in 2001 that life was different for Chairman SINCLAIR.
"I knew Ian SINCLAIR when I was a young boy. I don't think he met with more than three analysts the whole time he was running Canadian Pacific," said Mr. O'BRIEN. " Now, they're banging down your door every day."
Though Mr. SINCLAIR became a politician late in life, he was often frustrated by politics. In particular, he disliked the victory of the separatist government in Quebec and how it had hollowed out the business centre of Montreal. One after the other, companies fled for Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.
Corporate chronicler Peter Newman told a story of visiting Mr. SINCLAIR in his office at Windsor station and interviewing him across the giant oak desk once owned by Sir William VAN HORNE, the man who built the Canadian Pacific Railway. Mr. Newman asked him about the corporate exodus from Montreal.
"What's left in Montreal?" bellowed Mr. SINCLAIR, pounding his desk. "This damn desk."
That gruff personality was usually misunderstood, his daughter, Christine SINCLAIR, said yesterday. "In fact, he was a shy person and had trouble approaching people unless he already knew them."
She said he enjoyed gardening, particularly roses, and revelled in chopping wood. "He loved to see a cord of word stacked neatly."
All things considered, Mr. SINCLAIR probably would have taken to retirement earlier if Mr. Trudeau had not come calling. In 1983, Mr. SINCLAIR was made Senator SINCLAIR, just as he was leaving Canadian Pacific after 42 years. He surprised many of his corporate Friends by supporting the National Energy Policy and fighting free trade. He said the Americans were protectionist.
Mr. SINCLAIR was one of the toughest businessmen of his generation, and one of the most colourful. He stood well over six feet and once weighed as much as 240 pounds, bringing columnist Allan Fotheringham to describe him as "a linebacker who stumbled into the chairman's office by mistake."
For that, he did commit some spectacular errors. The man who engineered Canadian Pacific's enormous growth also made giant blunders. Among his mistakes was a missed opportunity to buy MacMillan Bloedel in 1979. A proposed buyout of the forestry giant prompted a corporate brawl between premier William Bennett and Mr. SINCLAIR. "B.C. is not for sale," declared Mr. Bennett, who had visions that MacMillan Bloedel would become little more than a branch office of the Montreal company whose railway had opened up the West.
Years later, Mr. Bennett confided that Mr. SINCLAIR had rubbed him up the wrong way -- much too arrogant, he said.
Another mistake was Mr. SINCLAIR's 1981 attempt to buy Hobart Corp. of Ohio, the appliance maker. For years, Canadian Pacific had wanted to establish a manufacturing arm, and by all accounts it was to be the foundation of that core business. Reports at the time suggested Mr. SINCLAIR mishandled the situation.
For all that, he didn't make many mistakes in office. While other North American railways failed in the transition from steam, Mr. SINCLAIR did his job -- he made Canadian Pacific hugely profitable.
Ian David SINCLAIR was born in Winnipeg on December 27, 1913. He died on Oakville, Ontario, on April 7, 2006. He was 92. His wife Ruth died in 1994. He is survived by his four children, Ian, Susan, Christine and Donald.

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BEATTY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-12-12 published
NELSON, D.▲ Willard,▲ P.Eng.
In his 86th year, on Sunday, December 10, 2006 in the presence of his family, at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Beloved husband and best friend to Jean (née BEATTY) for 56 years. Loving father to Ann (Don POWADIUK), Keith (E. Ann), Jim and the late Paul. Dear grandfather to Kate, Emily, Kevin, Brett, Craig, Michael and Ian. Born at Elsinore, Ontario, son of Howard NELSON and Ida Craig NELSON. Brother▲ to Ken; Don; Marion; Ross; the late Alec; the late Keith; and the late Lorna. Willard served in World War 2 as a fighter pilot. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga (Hwy 10 North of Queen Elizabeth Way), on Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 2: 30 p.m. Interment Springcreek Cemetery. If desired, remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.

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BEATTY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-17 published
BEATTY, Floyd R.
(Steamfitter, Local 46, retired)
In his 67th year; gently called home by his Lord at Mease Countryside Hospital in Clearwater, Florida, on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 after a very brief illness. Beloved, cherished husband, best friend, and soul mate of Vernona (Noni). Adored father of Kelly SWEETMAN and her life-partner Terry FLIELER; most wonderful grampy to "his girls" Lyndsay, Kaily and Lesley SWEETMAN; all of Nestleton. Dearly loved brother of Carol RUTTER and her husband Doug of Bobcaygeon, and Jim BEATTY and his wife Carolyn of Port Perry. Floyd will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews: Sandra GILL, Pam DURHAM, David BEATTY, Jen SCOTT and Greg BEATTY. Floyd's life was honoured at a Memorial Service in Clearwater, Florida hosted by his many, many Friends, fellow shufflers and fishing buddies, with Pastor Timothy Parsch (Bethel Lutheran Church) officiating. A memorial service to celebrate his joyous life will be held locally at a later date. It is with profound sadness that we compose this notice, but also with extreme rejoicing, knowing Floyd is safe forever in the arms of Jesus and that we will meet again.

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BEATTY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-26 published
VAN HORN, Osburn " Ossie" N.
Suddenly, at home, on Wednesday, January 25th, 2006 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Marion for over 27 years and predeceased by his first wife Marjorie (1977). Loving father to Faye (Gary COATES), Jane, Ruth (Mark HARRIS), and step-father to Joan (Charles BEATTY.) Cherished Grampa to James, Adrienne, Andy (Naomi,) Jeffrey (Laura), Ryan (Susan), Lindsay (Blair), and Joel (Jenn), and "Great-Grampa" to Jasmine, Joshua, Ashton, and Jacob. Friends may call on Friday, January 27th, 2006 from 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). Funeral Service will be held at the Chapel on Saturday, January 28th, 2006 at 3 o'clock. Interment, Glendale Memorial Gardens at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Banfield Memorial Church, 89 Centre Ave., Willowdale, Ontario, M2M 2L7, or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences www.rskane.ca

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BEATTY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-06 published
Force of nature in art world
By Catherine DUNPHY, Obituary Writer
He's the world-renowned geneticist, she was the starving artist, and yet he worshipped her.
"She was my hero," David SUZUKI said about his younger sister Aiko. "She was incredible, she lived the life of environmentalism. I don't think she ever passed beyond the poverty level of income, but she was wealthy in community."
Aiko SUZUKI was a fibre artist, who created that haunting pale hanging that floated throughout the main-floor hub of the Toronto Reference Library from 1981 until 2004, when it was removed for cleaning. She was also a sculptor, painter, printmaker, dance-set designer, curator, teacher.
Her Friends and artistic colleagues always thought of her as a force of nature -- and that was the phrase they used at her memorial service on January 14 at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre after SUZUKI died December 31, at age 68, in her Toronto home.
The day of the service was also the day of her final show in the centre's Gendai Gallery, which opened in 2000, six years after SUZUKI approached many within the Japanese-Canadian community with an idea of incorporating a gallery within the cultural centre.
Although weakened by her chemotherapy and worsening health, SUZUKI spent last summer in a makeshift studio in her garden, working on a series of pieces taken from the world of nature and from photographs by her daughter Chiyoko SZLAVNICS, who is a musician and composer living in Berlin.
They were smaller than her normal work and deceptively pretty. "I was shocked, the images were real -- fiddleheads, leaves -- not abstracts," SZLAVNICS said. But closer inspection revealed layering, complexity and depth.
SUZUKI called her show "From The Garden: Stage IV," a reference to her diagnosis of terminal cancer.
"I think it kept her alive," said her friend, composer Ann SOUTHAM. "She probably got grabbed by it."
SUZUKI was a strong, independent woman -- as a single mother raising a daughter and as an Asian woman in the testosterone-charged art scene, she had to be. She always organized her own shows. The reality was she usually didn't have a gallery to represent her works and for years had to do it herself.
Her last show was no different.
SUZUKI knew she wasn't going to be able to make her own opening. The day before she died, she told her daughter to call it off, believing it couldn't happen without her, but SZLAVNICS told her mother that this show would go on.
SZLAVNICS saw that her mother was relieved. After all, art is what she had always lived for.
SUZUKI spent her early childhood in a wartime internment camp in British Columbia, moving to Leamington and then London, Ontario, in 1945. Everyone in her family had an English and a Japanese name. She was Geraldine or Gerry, a high school cheerleader, beautiful.
David SUZUKI said their Canadian-born father had a "traditional, screwy attitude" about his daughters completing high school and then getting married, even as David was in the United States at university.
But Gerry SUZUKI discovered the world of art when she took a London Artists' Workshop featuring Greg Curnoe and Tony Urquhart. In 1958, she moved to Toronto, joined the Toronto Artists' Workshop, and a year later met Alex SZLAVNICS, a flamboyant Hungarian immigrant. Their 1965 marriage didn't last, but it was he who encouraged SUZUKI to recognize her heritage and use her Japanese name.
Her first solo show two years later at the Pollack Gallery was criticized for including a soundtrack. Local critic Kay KRITZWISER deemed the sound of a heart thumping a "distraction" from abstract art that was "strong enough to stand on its own," but SUZUKI's restless vision never recognized the boundaries separating one medium from another.
As she moved into fibre art, she also became a set designer, working with composer SOUTHAM and choreographer Trish BEATTY on many Toronto Dance Theatre productions. Her studio at Yonge and Bloor Sts. amounted to a fusion of poets, sound performers, musicians and artists.
"We were all flying by the seat of our pants," SOUTHAM said. "It was tremendous fun and it was impossible to say what it was all about."
SUZUKI's professional pinnacle may have occurred when architect Raymond Moriyama chose her to design the fibre sculpture for his new library building, but it came at a great cost.
She developed rheumatoid arthritis and lived on cortisone shots and in constant pain. She had "constant" surgery, her daughter said. Her hands, the tools with which she expressed herself, were gnarled and misshapen, yet art adviser and consultant Catherine MINARD remembers watching SUZUKI at work in her studio and marvelling at her fluidity and grace.
"Everything I saw was lyrical and had a lot of movement because of the influence of music on her work," MINARD said. "She always had jazz playing in her studio." In fact, someone who had seen SUZUKI's painting called Stan Get (z) Blue told the jazz musician about it. It became the cover of Voyage, Getz's 1986 album.
In 1988, after Japanese Canadians won redress -- money and an official apology from the federal government for its treatment of them during World War 2 -- writer Joy Kogawa approached SUZUKI about curating a joint exhibit of art by Indian, Inuit and Japanese-Canadian artists.
"For Aiko, it was the first time she realized the possibilities of being Japanese Canadian and how empowering that can be," said filmmaker Midi Onodera.
It was the beginning of SUZUKI's activism. She produced a directory of professional Japanese-Canadian artists, served on the board of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, founded the art gallery and curated several shows.
SUZUKI supported herself by teaching art at Upper Canada College and film animation at Harbourfront, and for years worked with the Inner City Angels organization.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2002 and told she had six months to live, but this was a woman who was already living with pain and she wasn't stopping. She organized Paper/Stone/Scissors for the Gendai Gallery, installations by five traditional and five contemporary artists, and in May 2005 she unveiled her own show, "Bombard/Invade/Radiate: Witness at the A Space Gallery." It explored SUZUKI's reflections about the late Susan Sontag's pronouncement of the military characteristics of fighting cancer.
Everyone assumed it would be her last show. For anyone else it might have been. But SUZUKI not only lived for her art, she lived by her art, and she began work on the garden show that would open at her memorial.

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BEATTY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-28 published
DOYLE, H.▲ Joyce▲ (née ROSS) (1921-2006)
Sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, friend. Suddenly, our beloved mother went to her final sleep on February 25, 2006. Joyce▲ was the 8th child born to Hugh and Elizabeth ROSS (nee BEATTY.) Raised▲ in Haileybury, Joyce survived the Great Fire of 1922. A scholar and athlete, she studied Nursing at the Hospital for Sick Children. An award winning R.N. (October '44), she trained and worked at both Thistledown and Toronto, before moving to work at the Montreal General. In Montreal, she met and married Gil, her husband of almost 52 years. Together, they returned to Toronto to open a business and raise their family. Countless hours were spent cooking, sewing, at figure skating rinks, hockey games, swimming pools, ski-slopes and boating with her family. Mom juggled roles, raising her family, volunteering with the Red Cross and Toronto Public Health and the Anglican Church Women at St. Wilfrid's (Etobicoke). She curled, played bridge and travelled extensively throughout North America and Europe. Early retirement meant freedom and the opportunity to travel without a rigid timetable. In 1975, Joyce and Gil moved aboard the boat and spent the next seven years sailing and following the sun. These were some of Joyce's fondest memories; encompassing many people, places and experiences. Returning to Canada the couple settled in Colonial Woods. They were blessed with 5 cherished granddaughters and travelled throughout Great Britain and the U.S. and Canada by motor-home. In later years Joyce travelled to Greece, Italy and Egypt, fulfilling a lifelong dream to climb the Pyramids in her 79th year. A last 'jaunt' took her back to Greece in 2002. The loss of Gil (February '02) and declining health, slowed Joyce down but her refusal to become 'an old woman' never died. Inner strength enabled Mom to overcome many of the indignities of aging. Survived by sister, Marna TEDESCO (Cochrane,▲) Ivan▲ ROSS (Sydney,) children: Debbie (Dan), Ted (Lori), Peter (Sandie), Amanda and granddaughters: Shannon, Robin, Emily, Stacey and Katie. Our thanks to the devoted staff at King Gardens Retirement Residence and Cawthra Gardens Nursing Home. Funeral Service will be held at 11: 00 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2006 at St. Hilary's Anglican Church, 2055 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario, L5A 2E6 (905-279-2304). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Turner & Porter "Peel" Chapel (905-279-7663).

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BEATTY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-08 published
FINGARD, Mildred Blanche
Passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6th, 2006. Predeceased by her husband David Massey FINGARD, her brother Jack BEATTY and sister Irene PARNELL. Dear sister of Vincent, Margaret and Earl. Will be sadly missed by the Compton and Parnell families. Friends may call on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street (at Goulding, south of Steeles). Funeral Service in the chapel on Friday, March 10th at 1: 00 p.m. Condolences - www.rskane.ca

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BEATTY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-09 published
BEATTY, Clifford▲ William▲ (February▲ 29, 1928-March 8, 2006)
With profound sadness, the family announces the sudden passing of Clifford William BEATTY in the early hours of Wednesday, March 8, 2006 in Toronto. son of the late Clifford Gooderham BEATTY and Jean Gillespie BROWN of Toronto. Beloved husband and soul mate of Lenore. Cherished father of Stephen (Jane) and Karen (Bob). Adored and adoring grandfather of Heather, Cameron, Sarah and David. Loving brother of Michael, Jane and Trish; uncle of David, Carol, Jamie, Jennifer, Andrew, Bruce, Valerie and Brian. Best pal of Harley. When he wasn't being a great son, brother, student (Upper Canada College, 1945), husband, father, uncle, grandfather or employee for Foundation Company, Stone and Webster or Internorth throughout his career as an engineer (University of Toronto, 1949), Cliff gave tirelessly as a volunteer. He was a kind and gentle man. Among his many volunteer commitments, Cliff served as founding President of The Toronto Dance Theatre, as a Director and President of Saint John's Rehabilitation Hospital, as a member of the Board of Governors of Upper Canada College, head of the Property Committee of St. Clement's Church, and board member of the Georgian Bay Association. A selfless volunteer, Clifford always put the interests of others before his own. We thank God for a life well lived. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), on Thursday, March 9th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, March 11th from 2-4 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 13 at 2 o'clock at St. Clement's Church, 59 Briarhill Avenue at Duplex Avenue. Interment to follow. Donations in Cliff's memory may be made to the Saint John's Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, 285 Cummer Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M2M 2G1 or to a charity of your choice.

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BEATTY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-14 published
BUFFETT, Debra Ann (née BEATTY)
Peacefully, in her 54th year, at her home in Etobicoke on March 11, 2006. Debra struggled with many health problems over the last 5 years including diminishing eyesight, diabetes and arthritis, leading to her subsequent heart failure. Debra will be sadly missed by her father Edward Howard BEATTY, daughter Jessica and other family members and Friends. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke (between Islington and Kipling Avenues) on Wednesday, March 15 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 3 p.m. Cremation to follow with a private family service for interment at a later date.

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BEATTY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-19 published
PIPHER, Verna Noreen (née BEATTY)
Entered into rest peacefully with family by her side at the Centennial Retirement Home in Oshawa on Tuesday, April 18th, 2006. Verna Noreen PIPHER (née BEATTY) in her 85th year, was the beloved wife of the late Jack PIPHER. Proud mother of Lois (Ron SHORT) of Mississauga and Joanne (Harold WAY) of Bowmanville. Dear grandmother of Rob (Carol) REAL, David (Stephanie) REAL, William SHORT and Aaron SHORT. Great-grandmother of Brody and Garryn, and Emma and Lauren. Verna was very active in her community. A 61 year member of the Rebekah Lodge and a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Auxillary Br. 186. She enjoyed being involved in the Historical Society and Horticultural Society. Verna cherished her years of involvement at Trinity United Church. Friends are invited to call at the Thorne Funeral Home in Cannington on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service from Trinity United Church in Cannington on Friday, April 21st, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. As a remembrance, donations to Trinity United Church, the Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society, would be appreciated by the family.

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BEATY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-18 published
NOONAN, Barrie Albert
Suddenly, March 3rd, at his residence in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Barrie Albert NOONAN, formerly of Ingersoll, Ontario in his 66th year. Predeceased by his wife Patricia (1996), father Albert (1965,) mother Vera (1995) and mother-in-law Erma BEATY (2000.) Survived by sisters Karen (John) FELDER of Nairn, Nora (Don) HOLDEN of Ingersoll, Phyllis (Jim) STOAKLEY of Norwich; brothers-in-law Bruce (Helen) of Vernon, British Columbia and Keith (Leslie) of Toronto. He will also be mourned by his godchildren, Stephan BAILEY of Vancouver and Barrie Jordon JANZ of Edmonton and many nieces and nephews. Barrie's academic portfolio consisted of a B.A.(Hon.) (1964) University of Western Ontario, M.A. (1966) University of Western Ontario, M.A.Sc. (1968), in Applied Psychology, University of Waterloo, Ph.D. (1980) in Counselling Psychology, University of Alberta. Barrie had retired from the University of Manitoba, Dept. of Psychology where he had been the Director of Student Couselling for many years. Upon retirement, he pursued his love of travel and reading. His generosity showed itself in the time spent and the numerous donations to many institutions including the Association of Community Living in Beausejour, Manitoba of which he was past Director. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Society may be arranged by calling McBeath-Dynes Funeral Home at 1-519-425-1600. *We are comforted knowing this quiet, gentle man is now "home" with his beloved Pat. He shall be missed". *

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BEATY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-23 published
LYLE, Gordon A.
A resident of the Elgin Manor, R.R.#1, Saint Thomas, formerly of R.R.#7, Saint Thomas (Mount Pleasant Farm), passed away at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, in his 92nd year. Beloved husband for over 66 years to Margaret (FIFE) LYLE. Dearly loved father of Ronald J. LYLE and his wife Margaret of R.R.#4, Iona Station and Lois BEATY and her husband Robert "Bob" of Victoria, British Columbia. Cherished grandfather of John LYLE and his wife Doctor Rachel COOK- LYLE, Steve LYLE and his partner Sandy SAXTON, Sheila LYLE, Scott BEATY and his wife Heather, and Mark BEATY. Also survived by 3 great grand_sons, Andrew LYLE, Gregory LYLE and Henry BEATY, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by an infant daughter, Joyce Marilyn LYLE (1945) and a sister, Helen McNIVEN (1981.) Born in Southwold Township, June 5, 1914, the son of the late John A. and Bessie (HUNTER) LYLE. He was a retired farmer and was noted for his work in the Cattleman's Association. Gordon was a member of First United Church, Saint Thomas since 1956, formerly being active in various capacities within the church. Friends will be received at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington Street, Saint Thomas on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held Friday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in the Saint Thomas Cemetery, West Avenue. Memorial donations to the Elgin Manor Residents Council, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Alzheimer Society gratefully acknowledged.

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BEATY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-09 published
MacKESY, Jack
Surrounded by his family, Jack died peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2006. He leaves behind Betty, his loving wife of 62 years and children Pat and Arlene MacKESY, Dennis and Maija MacKESY, Betty Ann BEATY, Mary Jane and Larry INGLIS, Sally and Sam MORGANTE. He was a terrific grandfather and great-grandfather to many grand and great-grandchildren. Jack will also be missed by his in-laws and siblings Pat and Lorraine MacKESY, Leo and Dennie MacKESY, Frank MacKESY, Audrey and Joe SHESTKO, Donnie MILLER as well as many, many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his son-in-law Wayne, brothers Bill, Tom, Jim and sisters Margaret, Dorothy, Mary, Anne and Katherine. Jack was a Veteran of World War 2. He and Betty moved to Hamilton in 1948 and have been faithful members of Sacred Heart parish since that time. In 1949, with his brother Pat, he opened Mackesy Brothers Appliance store. He was a founding member of the Knights of Columbus 5860 Council, an active participant in church life, and in the Hamilton community where he coached little league baseball for many years. Visitation will be held at P.X. Dermody Funeral Home, 796 Upper Gage Avenue (between Fennell and Mohawk), Hamilton (905-388-4141) on Sunday, July 9, 2006 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers at 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at Sacred Heart Church, 19 Viewpoint Ave., Hamilton on Monday, July 10, 2006 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences to www.pxdermodyfuneral.com

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BEAUCAGE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-14 published
BEAUCAGE, Brandon Robert
Suddenly in London on Friday, June 9, 2006, Brandon Robert BEAUCAGE in his 30th year. Loving son of Donna and Gary BEAUCAGE. Dear brother of Angélique (Steven) LEWALLEN. Loving uncle to Christopher. Dear grand_son of Les and Isobel BEAUCAGE and Lorraine WILSON. Predeceased by his grandfather Norm WILSON. Brandon will be greatly missed by all his family and many Friends. Family will receive Friends and relatives at Memorial Funeral Home, 1559 Fanshawe Park Rd. E. (east of Highbury) from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, where a Service of Remembrance will be conducted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 3 p.m. (visitation 1 hour prior). Cremation has taken place. Interment Saint Peter's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Children's Wish Foundation. On line condolences may be made through www.memorial-funeral.ca

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BEAUCHAMP o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-29 published
STEVENS, Edith E. (BEAUCHAMP)
Age 71 of London, formerly of Port Rowan, Ontario peacefully passed away at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Friday, May 26, 2006. Beloved wife of Robert E. STEVENS. Dear mother of Elspeth Catherine STEVENS of London. Predeceased by her two brothers Edward and Stacey and her sister Elsie. Cremation has taken place. No visitation or funeral service. Interment at a later date. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London entrusted with arrangements.

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BEAUCHAMP o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-07-10 published
BLYTH, Ewart Gladstone (1924-2006) B.Comm., M.A.
Suddenly, but not unexpectedly, at the William Osler Health Centre, on Friday, July 7, 2006. Beloved husband of Jean (BRADEN) for almost sixty years. Loving father to Johanne HILLS, Virginia BLYTH- BERESFORD (John) and Nancy DUTAUD (Gerry.) Cherished grandfather to Matthew HILLS (Suzanne DAVIDSON,) Geoffrey and James HILLS, Louis, Emily and Julia DUTAUD. Ewart is survived by his sister, Jean BEAUCHAMP (Norman.) He had a clear, sharp mind, a strong sense of duty, and a dry wit. We will not see his like again. Our lives go on, but we will miss him deeply. In lieu of flowers, donations to one of his favourite charities, the Salvation Army, would be appreciated. There will be a private family service followed by a memorial service at a later date. Sunset and evening star and one clear call for me, And let there be no moaning of the bar, When I set out to sea.

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BEAUCHAMP o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-07-15 published
DOBSON, Donald A.
Peacefully at Kensington Gardens on Thursday, July 13, 2006. Beloved husband of the late Rosalind EVANS and Dorothy BEAUCHAMP. Loving father of Joan HICKEY, Sue THORBURN, Gordon McKNIGHT, Nancy ZACK and the late Jay DOBSON. Survived by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces. The funeral service will be held in September at The Old Stone Church, Beaverton. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 20 Holly Street, Suite #101, Toronto, Ontario M4S 3B1 would be appreciated.

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BEAUCHAMP o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-03 published
LISS, Alexander
Beloved husband of Norma Vogel. Father of Brian (Barbie), Elayna (Jack), Jeffrey and Cindy (Avi). Treasured grandfather of Emily, Jesse, Marlee, Aaron, Sophia, Danielle, Jordana, Samara, J.J. and Sam. Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 2, 2006. Will be remembered and missed by those who loved him. Our heartfelt gratitude extended to Dr. KENDAL, Michelle BEAUCHAMP and the caring staff of the North York Community Care Access Centre A funeral service will be held at Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350 Steeles Ave. West (between Yonge and Bathurst) on Tuesday, January 3 at 12 noon. Donations to Saint Elizabeth Health Care, 2 Lansing Square, No. 600 P.O. Box 45366 Stn. Brm "B" Toronto, Ontario M7Y 7V1 would be appreciated.

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BEAUCHAMPET o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-14 published
BISBEE, Leslie
Peacefully at home on Saturday, November 11, 2006, surrounded by her family. For 3 years and 3 months Leslie fought the good fight against breast cancer. Born in Ingersoll on May 16, 1953 to Frank and Ruth (HARRIS) BISBEE. Leslie grew up between Ingersoll and the backstretch of Vernon Downs and Batavia where she developed a life long love of Standardbred race horses. The family moved to Woodstock where she attended DM Sutherland and Huron Park Secondary School. She then moved onto University of Western Ontario where she graduated with a Bachelors in Physiotherapy (76) and a Masters in Physio (87). She worked at Victoria Hospital, Saint_Joseph's Hospital then finished out her career teaching at the School of Physiotherapy University of Western Ontario. Leslie was an avid sports fan cheering for her Western Mustangs Football team. She supported her girls in horseback riding, hockey, track and field, rugby, swimming and triathlons all across Ontario. As well, she competed in several triathlons and swimming meets herself. She also enjoyed the solitude of Northern Ontario and spent many of her final days at Toad Hall on the Pickerel River with family and Friends. Leslie is survived by her husband Vernon ROBERTSHAW a Veterinarian in Aylmer and their three daughters Marissa of Guelph, Blaire and Ainslie at home in Aylmer and numerous foals, puppies and kittens rescued through the years. Also survived by her father Frank and step-mother Olive BISBEE of Woodstock, brother Gerald and sister-in-law Sylvia BISBEE, niece Emily, nephew Brett of Half Moon Bay, British Columbia, aunt Evelyn (Harris) BOTTEN and friend Herman BEAUCHAMPET of Langley, British Columbia, father-in-law Herbert ROBERTSHAW, sister-in-law Norma and brother-in-law Fred HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON all of Innerkip, aunt Helen and uncle Bob COLLINS of Ingersoll, cousins Doug (Katie) COLLINS of Ingersoll, Heather (Bill) FREEMAN of Mt. Elgin and Cathy (Guy) KIRBY of Burford and second cousins and step sisters and brother. She was predeceased by her mother Ruth BISBEE. At Leslie's request she has been cremated and no formal funeral will be held. The family will hold a Memorial Service at home on Friday, November 17, 2006 between 1-5 p.m. All family and Friends of Leslie are invited to the Robertshaws for a Celebration of Life well lived. Donations may be made in Leslie's memory to Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society, Brest Cancer Research Foundation or the Leslie Bisbee Clinical Bursary for Physiotherapy c/o Maija Craig, Rm. 11, Alumni Hall, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9 (cheques payable to Foundation Western at University of Western Ontario attention Leslie Bisbee Bursary) Arrangements entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home 519-452-3770

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