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BELAIR o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-02-27 published
KOMISCHKE, Stephanie Elizabeth
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Stephanie Elizabeth KOMISCHKE on Saturday, February 25, 2006 in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband Joseph Stanley KOMISCHKE. Beloved mother of Janine Barbara (Leo) BELAIR, Diane ZANDRI, Lorraine (Guy) VEILLEUX, Marilyn (Rick) CLARKE. Loved grandma of Michelle, Nicole, Leo Jr., Todd, Jason, September, Lisette, John, Fraser, Mackenzie and her 14 great-grandchildren. Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Funeral Mass at St. Justin's Church, 855 Jalna Blvd. on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. Cremation with interment in St. Peter's Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon at 2: 30 o'clock. Prayers Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated. "God find the softest pillow to rest her head upon. Place a kiss upon her cheek and tell her who it's from"

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BELAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-17 published
MITCHELL, Glen Arthur Murray
Peacefully at Marshall Gowland Manor, Sarnia on Monday, October 16, 2006 Glen Arthur Murray MITCHELL, age 91 of Sarnia. Beloved husband of the late Flo MITCHELL (2004.) Loving uncle of Penny MURRAY and her husband Cliff and children Heather (Steven) and Siobhan Pam BELAN and her husband Mike and children Michael (Leah,) Nikki-Lynn (Derek), Breyden and Kristafer and several other nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 2: 00 p.m. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Family and Friends will be received at the Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday afternoon from 1: 00 p.m. until service time at 2: 00 p.m. Sympathy through donations to Parker Street United Church. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca

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BELAND o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-02 published
WEAVER, Tammy▼
Peacefully▼ at home, on Thursday, June 1st, 2006, Tammy WEAVER of London in her 18th year. Beloved daughter of Anne BELAND and stepdad David WAITE. Loving▼ sister of Lee-Anne BELAND (Arun BHATIEIA.) Dear aunt of Malika. Cherished goddaughter of Brenda BELAND and will be sadly missed by the Beland family. Friends will be received by the family at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North on Saturday, June 3rd from 11: 00 a.m. until the time of service at 3: 00 p.m. Cremation to follow. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Tammy are asked to consider the C.P.R.I.

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BÉLAND o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-03 published
WEAVER, Tammy▲▼ (BÉLAND)
Peacefully▲▼ at home, on Thursday, June 1st, 2006, Tammy WEAVER of London at the age of 17. Beloved daughter of Anne BELAND and stepdad David WAITE. Loving▲▼ sister of Lee-Anne BELAND (Arun BHATIA.) Dear aunt of Mellika. Cherished goddaughter of Brenda BELAND, granddaughter of Beatrice ROY and will be sadly missed by the Beland family. Friends will be received by the family at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North on Saturday, June 3rd from 11: 00 a.m. until the time of service at 3:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Tammy are asked to consider the C.P.R.I.

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BELAND o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-03 published
WEAVER, Tammy▲ (BÉLAND)
Peacefully▲ at home, on Thursday, June 1st, 2006, Tammy WEAVER of London at the age of 17. Beloved daughter of Anne BELAND and stepdad David WAITE. Loving▲ sister of Lee-Anne BELAND (Arun BHATIA.) Dear aunt of Mellika. Cherished goddaughter of Brenda BELAND, granddaughter of Beatrice ROY and will be sadly missed by the Beland family. Friends will be received by the family at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North on Saturday, June 3rd from 11: 00 a.m. until the time of service at 3:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Tammy are asked to consider the C.P.R.I.

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BELANGER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-05 published
CLAYTON, Allan Wellington
Of Erie Beach passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. Born in Ridgetown 65 years ago, son of the late Albert CLAYTON and Rose HEUSTON. Allan was a 35 year employee (retired) of the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years the former Rose KOZLOF and the dear father of son Jeff and his wife Becky of Cedar Springs, proud grandfather of Kristyn and Trevor. Foster father to Barrie CROZIER of Cedar Springs. Step-son of Ron GRANT, Chatham. Dear brother of Jim CLAYTON, Shrewsbury Robert and Linda CLAYTON, Chatham, Pat CLAYTON of Erie Beach and step-brother of Cathy MORDEN, Acton; Patty and Jason CAMPBELL, Chatham; Nancy and Mike BELANGER, Chatham. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Resting at the J.L. Ford Funeral Home in Blenheim for visitation on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday morning at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend Tim JOYCE officiating. Interment in Blenheim Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials to the Cancer Society appreciated.

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BELANGER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-01 published
SSAINTERRE, Dona Edward " Don"
Of Chatham passed peacefully Tuesday February 28, 2006 at Residence on the Thames in his 76th year. Beloved husband of the late Clara (née THERRIEN) 2000. Father and friend of Diana TKACHUK (Bob) of Manitoba, Walter (Liz MILKS) of Chatham, Brad (Linda) of Alberta, Debra COBEY (Bob FOSTER) of Chatham and Wallace (Patricia) of London. Grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 10. Also survived by sister Dorothy BOWLBY of London. Predeceased by father Walter Joseph SSAINTERRE, mother Lena BELANGER, brother Walter Clifford SSAINTERRE of Michigan, brother Wallace SSAINTERRE, brother-in-law Charles BOWLBY and son-in-law Jim COBEY (1991.) Don had been a barber for 16 years in Chatham and an employee of Chatham Coach Lines for 25 years. Don will be forever remembered as a compassionate, caring, kidding gentleman by not only his family but by numerous relations and Friends. The family will receive Friends and relatives Thursday March 2, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Bowman Funeral Home, 4 Victoria Avenue, Chatham, (519-352-2390). Parish prayers will take place Thursday evening at the funeral home. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Friday March 3, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. from Blessed Sacrament Church. Interment to follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Community Care Access Centre, Geranium House or the Red Cross. Online condolences may be left at www.bowmanfh.ca

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BELANGER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-04 published
McPHEE, Edna Pearl (PUMFREY)
At Bluewater Health Mitton Street Site, Sarnia on Thursday, March 2, 2006 Edna Pearl (PUMFREY) McPHEE, age 84 of Sarnia, formerly of Port Lambton. Edna was a member of First Baptist Church in Wallaceburg and the Baptist Women's Fellowship. Beloved wife of Russell Thomas (Tom) McPHEE. Loved mother of Ron McPHEE and his wife Lee of Orleans and Russ McPHEE and his wife Heather of Sarnia. Dear grandmother of Michael McPHEE of Orleans, Stephanie McPHEE of Tanzania, and Allison McPHEE of Sarnia. Dear sister of Sadie HAYDEN and her husband Les of Windsor. Predeceased by sisters Ila BUCK, Olive PEAS, Fern BELANGER, Helen CHURCHILL, and brothers Lorne PUMFREY and Jim PUMFREY. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia with Reverend Brian HORROBIN officiating. Interment to follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Friends will be received at the Smith Funeral Home on Monday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. and evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Sympathy through donations to the charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. Memories and condolences may be emailed to smithfuneralhome@cogeco.net

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BELANGER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-18 published
Scandal brought Saint Thomas leader low
By Joe BELANGER, Free Press Reporter, Tues, April 18, 2006
Bill TOPPING, who built a reputation in Saint Thomas for his work in sports, business, and politics, but was disgraced when imprisoned for child exploitation, has died at 68.
Details of his death weren't immediately available yesterday and a family member declined comment.
TOPPING's known health problems, detailed at his 1999 sentencing, included hepatitis, high blood pressure and diabetes.
In 1994, the ex-alderman was given 3½ years in prison for 17 sex-related and bail-breach charges dating back 30 years, mostly related to sexual activities with young boys.
He was re-arrested in 1999 for violating conditions of his release, including loitering near schools and buying liquor.
At his trial, TOPPING apologized for embarrassing his Friends and others in the city where he'd been a leader.
He was a business owner, Kiwanis Club member and director of the general hospital board, Children's Aid Society, conservation authority and downtown development board.
He was a softball commissioner for 10 years, an umpire, and president and sponsor of the Saint Thomas Junior B hockey team when it was called the Saint Thomas Pests.

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BELANGER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-27 published
BELANGER, Roland
At Riverview Gardens Nursing Home, Chatham, on Monday, June 26, 2006. Roland BELANGER, age 87, husband of the late Yvonne (TRUDELL) (1960), was born in Chatham in 1919. A devoted father, he will be sadly missed by his children; Chuck and wife Elaine of London, Claire VICKERY and husband Dan of Dorchester, Denise DESROCHERS and husband Denis of Mississauga, Louise AITKEN and husband Dan of Pain Court, Marie Hélène CADOTTE of Chatham, Jacqueline "Jackie" CROW and husband Brian of Pain Court, and Diane BELANGER and companion Jim BRINTNELL of London. He will be lovingly remembered by 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents Wilfrid and Alma (CARON) BELANGER and his 3 brothers Norman, Gerald and Leonard. Despite being left a widower with a young family, he managed with the help of family to keep his children together and continue to farm successfully with his brothers. Thanks to his grand_son Chuck BELANGER Jr. and his wife Kathy, he was able to live in his own home in Pain Court until very recently. Roland served as the French Language representative for the Kent County School Board for many years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Friends and relatives may call at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William Street South, Chatham from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday where Parish Prayers will be offered 3 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Pain Court. Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated. Online condolences welcomed at www.peseski.com.

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BELANGER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-09-27 published
SHEPHERD, Steven Norman
Suddenly at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Sunday, September 24, 2006 Steven Norman SHEPHERD of Saint Thomas in his 37th year. Beloved husband of Dawn Ann (BELANGER) SHEPHERD. Loving father of Madison Danielle and Matthew James. Dear son of Don and Linda (RAPELJE) SHEPHERD of West Lorne. Beloved brother of Paul and Deanna of R.R.#1, Iona Station. Dear son-in-law of Jim and Marlene (KEHOE) BELANGER of Sparta. Brother-in-law of Dan and Melinda BELANGER and uncle of Bill and Michael all of Saint Thomas. Steven was very close to his many aunts, uncles and cousins especially Stewart and Marie MURRAY, Tom and Caroline ANDREWS, Teressa Dawn and Mike BELANGER. Predeceased by his grandparents Norman (August 2006) and Mary RAPELJE, Rhea BELANGER, Fred BELANGER, Mike and Doreen KEHOE and Uncle Mike BELANGER. Steven was medically retired from Ford Motor Company. Relatives and Friends will be received at the Arn Funeral Home, 193 Shackleton Street, Dutton Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 2 p.m. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. Donations to Chron's and Colitis Foundation would be appreciated.

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BELANGER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-04 published
BELANGER, John Robert
Born in Ottawa, March 24, 1940. Died peacefully in his sleep on December 30, 2005. Beloved partner of Halina SHILAN. Brother of Rick, Mike and Gerry. Journalist and broadcaster with The Toronto Sun, Canadian Press, Globe and Mail, CFRB Radio, Cox Media and Atlanta Chronicle. Memorial service to be held on Thursday, January 5th, 2006 from 7: 00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Rosar Morrison Funeral Home, 467 Sherbourne Street, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, please contact Gerry BELANGER at either 905-451-8015 or gerryb@rogers.com regarding John's favourite charity.

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BELANGER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-14 published
BELANGER, Anne Margaret (née VICKERS)
Peacefully, at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, on Thursday, January 12, 2006, at the age of 87. Anne, formerly of Toronto and Beaverton, was a Foster Mother with the Catholic Children's Aid Society for many years. Beloved wife of the late Raoul (Bill) BELANGER. Lovingly▼ remembered by her son Kirk BELANGER and his wife Beverley, predeceased by her son Randolph BELANGER and survived by his wife Carol BELANGER. Loving▼ grandmother of Michelle MANINTVELD and husband Mark, Corrie LEE and husband Murray, and grand_sons Randy and Matthew. Great-grandmother to Josh, Denise and Dustin. She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and her brother Ed VICKERS. Special thanks to Dr. Sheila Mae YOUNG. Family will receive Friends at the Mangan Funeral Home, Beaverton (705-426-5777), on Sunday from 2: 00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. Private family interment.

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BELANGER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-03 published
BELANGER, Andrew
Peacefully at his residence on Monday, January 30th, 2006. Loving father of Andrea and Justin. Will be missed by Florence FIELD. Friends may call at the Giffen-Mack "Danforth" Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 2570 Danforth Ave. (at Main St. subway), 416-698-3121, on Saturday, February 4th from 2-4 p.m. Funeral Service to follow at 4: 00 p.m. Cremation. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by his family.

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BELANGER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-04 published
GONSALVES, Candice
Suddenly, on February 10, 2006, Candice left us in her 25th year. Loving mother of Jeremy. Cherished daughter of Barbara and granddaughter of Patricia DEBARROS (GONSALVES.) Sadly missed by her aunts, uncles, cousins and many Friends. Candice was especially loved by her Aunt Liz (ABBOTT, née DEBARROS,) her little cousin Amanda SCHWANTZ, both of Ottawa, and Jeremy's grandmother, Camelia BELANGER. She will forever be in the hearts and minds of the loving family and Friends she left behind. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2006 at Trull Funeral Home, 1111 Danforth Ave., Toronto. Funeral Service will follow at 1 p.m. followed by interment at Duffin Meadows Cemetery, Pickering.

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BELANGER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-17 published
BELANGER, Norma (née McLEAN)
Passed away peacefully, in her sleep, on the evening of March 15, 2006, at Community Nursing Home, Pickering. Beloved wife of John BELANGER. Dear mother of Diane BRISCOE (Randy), Heather KEREKES (Gino SAMARTINO,) and John BELANGER (Maureen.) Loving sister of Cora HESSION, Stanley McLEAN, Norman McLEAN, and Margaret FORBES. A private family remembrance will take place at a later date. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the McEachnie Funeral Home, 905-428-8488.

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BELANGER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-20 published
MERCIER, Fernand " Fred"
(44 year Employee of Ontario Hydro)
Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Fernand, beloved husband of Collette (BELANGER.) Loving▲ father of Ginette HICKS, Gerald and Ronald. Father-in-law and friend to Jim, Linda and Cathy. Adored grandfather of Michelle, Bill, Trevor, Justin, Dylan and Renee. Brother to Delia, Denis, Emma and the late Donat. Friends may pay their respects at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Thursday, April 20, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at Saint_Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 127 Liberty Street S., Bowmanville on Friday, April 21st at 11 a.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated. www.morrisfuneralchapel.ca

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BÉLANGER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-26 published
DOWN- BÉLANGER, Anne-Marie
Died on April 15th, 2006 at age 92 years at Centre De Soins Longue Durée Montfort. Beloved wife of late Réginald and late Robert DOWN and daughter of late Alphonse BÉLANGER and late Angélina BEAUDOIN. Loving mother of Marjory Down MAISONNEUVE (late Albert MAISONNEUVE,) Colbert DOWN (Eileen) and Robert DOWN (Lorilee.) Predeceased by her sisters: Angéline, Rose, Irene, Yvonne and Yvette. Predeceased by her brothers: Oscar and Noël. Survived by six grandchildren: Charles and Gilles MAISONNEUVE, Sandra DOWN, Robert-James and Steven DOWN and Fay RICHARD, also by seven great-grandchildren: Robyn, Christopher, Megan MAISONNEUVE, Tylor GOUGH, Michelle ARVISAIS, Nicholas RICHARD and Laura DOWN, also many nephews, nieces and Friends. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 29th, 2006 at 11 a.m. in St-Richard Church at 445 St-René Blvd. West, Gatineau. Funeral arrangements by La Coopérative Funéraire de l'Outaouais. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. For information: (819) 568-2425, fax: (819) 568-2426, e-mail: cfam@cfo.coop

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BELANI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-05-05 published
COULTER, Mildred (née SCHNEEBERGER)
Peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre on Monday May 1, 2006 in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Lee COULTER. Loving mother of Karen BELANI of California and Doug and his wife Mary Lynn COULTER of Thornhill. Grandmother of Derrick, Amy and Karlene BELANI and Lara, Diana (Mark COOPER) and Richard COULTER Great-Grandmother of Derrick II and Kaya BELANI. Mildred was formerly a registered nurse of Genesee Hospital in Rochester, New York and a long time resident of Scarborough. A special thank you to the staff at Bayview Extendicare. If desired, donations to Sunnybrook Health Science Centre or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. A private cremation will be held.

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BELAVARI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-07 published
BELAVARI, Jolan
Peacefully on November 6, 2006 in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Mihaly BELAVARI. Will be sadly missed by her daughter Zsuszanna MEDER and her husband Daniel and by grand_son Christopher and his wife Yuen KEE. The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Silvina and the staff of the Meighen Manor for their loving care. Private family arrangements.

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BELBECK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-11 published
BELBECK, Betty▼
In loving memory of my mother Betty, departed January 11, 2003.
Gone are the days we use to share, But in my heart your always there. Love your daughter Crystal.

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BELBECK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-11 published
BELBECK, Betty▲ Jean
In memory of my beloved wife, Betty Jean, January 11, 2003.
I sit at my table each morning Across from an empty chair Reminiscing all of the good times When you were sitting there. A loving family we were gifted With love and devotion to share But all of that has changed now Because your not sitting there. Guess you know how much we miss you Looking down from wherever you are You will always be loved and remembered As we look for your shining star. Love from Charles and family

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BELBECK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-13 published
McCRINDLE, Laura Eileen (KILGOUR)
In her 76th year, peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre on Thursday January 12, 2006. Beloved wife for 51 years of Donald and precious mother of Dennis (Alana) McCRINDLE and Pamela (Murray) BELBECK, all of British Columbia and Sharon (Bob) BERGMAN of Toronto and Kimberly (James) HIGGS of London. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, aunts and cousins, beloved sisters-in-law Lois KUNBEL (Bob) of Saint Thomas and Marlene ROOT of London and several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Private memorial service at London Health Sciences Centre. Reception at 81-35 Waterman Ave., London on Saturday January 14, 2006 at 2 p.m.

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BELBIN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-15 published
PARKHOUSE, David James
Peacefully, at the William Osler Health Centre, on Friday, April 14, 2006, at the age of 50. Devoted husband and father of Marlene and Derek. son of the late Donna and Robert PARKHOUSE. Brother of Brian (Donna), Cheryl (Danny), Shelley (Randy), and Craig. Brother-in-law of Donna, Kenneth (Lori), Bob (Doreen), Dave, Marion, and Monica. Uncle to Gregory, Kenny, Matthew, James, Daryl, Brandy, Andrew, Dana, Tara, Dave, Talon, Kyle, and Carter. Son-in-law of Marion REID (Tom) and Kenneth REID (Marie). Great-nephew to Dorothy BELBIN. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves.), on Sunday, April 16, 2006 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday, April 17, 2006 at 1 o'clock. If desired, remembrances may be made to Dave's favourite charity, the CHUM City Christmas Wish Foundation.

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BELCHER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-09 published
BELCHER, John Colbeck Tresilian
(Lieutenant Commander)
Passed away peacefully, at Woodspark Care Centre in Barrie on Tuesday November 7, 2006 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Dottie, father of Ross (Meg), Craig (Kara) and Karen (Bob). Cherished grandfather of Sydney, Gillian, Taylor, Rachel, Devon and Derek, new great-grandfather to Nixon John and his dear sister Margaret. A doting father and husband, John is a veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy spanning 20 years, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander. John had notable careers with Litton Systems and Spar aerospace, with major contribution on the very first Canada Arm Space Shuttle Program. An avid boatman and cottager with a love and passion for the water and Georgian Bay. Family will receive Friends at Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto, on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Saturday November 11, 2006 at 3 p.m. with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made by cheque in John's name to Woodspark Care Centre, 110 Lillian Crescent, Barrie, Ontario L4N 5H7.

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BELCHIOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-28 published
BELCHIOR, Manuel DaSilva
At the York Central Hospital, on Sunday, February 26, 2006. Beloved husband of Maria. Dear father of Joe (Colleen), Anna (Victor), Carlos (Beverley) and Paul (Keri). Loving grandfather of Victoria, Christopher, Sarah, Caitlin, Tamsen, Kai and Dakota. Brother of Jose, Antonia, Filomena, Fatima, Joao, and Tersina. Will be dearly missed by many other family members and Friends. Friends may call at the Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill (4th traffic light north of Major Mackenzie Dr.) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayer service in the Chapel on Thursday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

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BELCHIOR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-11 published
BELCHIOR, Rose
After a determined fight, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, March 7, 2006, in Arizona, at the age of 41. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Laura and Anthony. Cherished daughter of Saverio and Olga. Sister of Roberto, Mike and his wife Rosanna and their children Olga, Victoria, Daniela and Saverio. Rose will be fondly remembered by her mother and father-in-law Natalie and Anthony BELCHIOR, brother-in-law Tony and wife Kim and nephews James and Daniel, sister-in-law Gail and husband Tony SANTOS and nieces Ann and Gail, sister-in-law Connie and husband Andre BESENYO and niece Bianca and sister-in-law Helena BELCHIOR. She will be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and Friends. Friends will be received at Delmoro Funeral Home, 61 Beverly Hills Dr. (1 light south of Wilson Ave., west of Jane Street, 416-249-4499), on Sunday, March 12, 2006 from 7-9 p.m. and on Monday, March 13, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 10: 00 a.m. from Transfiguration Of Our Lord Parish (45 Ludstone Dr.). Entombment to follow at Glendale Memorial Gardens (on Albion Rd. at Hwy. 27). If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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BELCOT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-10-18 published
BELCOT, Ronald Peter " Ron"
Suddenly, on Sunday, October 15, 2006, Ronald Peter BELCOT of Oakville in his 48th year. Beloved son of Joe and the late Jessie BELCOT (née MALARYK) of Smithville. Loving twin brother of Randy BELCOT and his wife Sue of Cambridge, and of Cheryl and her husband Philip DRAKE of Smithville. Much loved uncle of Katelynn, Billy, Darcy and Olivia DRAKE, and Joe and Jill BELCOT. Ron will also be forever remembered and sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, Friends and colleagues. A graduate of Devry Institute of Technology, Ron attained his EET degree in 1980, and his CSC, CPH, PDO and CTA designations in later years. Ron was the Chief Investment Officer of Counsel Group of Funds Inc. in Mississauga and was responsible for the strategic direction of its investment funds and portfolios, and the management of the portfolio analytics team. Friends may call at the Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m., and on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with with Prayers for the Deceased at 7: 30 p.m. Thursday evening. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at Saint Martin of Tours' Roman Catholic Church, 166 West Street (Regional Road 20, across from the arena), Smithville, on Friday, October 20 at 11 a.m. Interment at the church's adjoining cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to the Children's Wish Foundation (Ontario Chapter) would be appreciated by the family. For donations and/or directions, please contact the funeral home (905) 957-7031 or merritt- fh.com

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BELCOURT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-04-21 published
Suzanne ROCHON- BURNETT, Broadcaster: (1935-2006)
Articulate, bilingual and passionate, she became the owner of a commercial radio station -- the first aboriginal to do so in Canada, writes Sandra MARTIN. It turned out to be a powerhouse enterprise
By Sandra MARTIN, Page S9
Suzanne ROCHON- BURNETT had more "firsts" in her life than most people have fingers. The first aboriginal woman to own and operate a commercial radio station and the first woman to be inducted into the Canadian Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame, she had many other achievements, including membership in the Orders of Ontario and Canada and an honorary doctorate from Brock University.
Articulate, bilingual and female, she was an obvious candidate for community and cultural boards in the postfeminist, multicultural, postconstitutional Canada of the 1980s and 1990s. What mattered, though, was what she brought to these privileged positions: passion, experience, advocacy, business acumen and commercial success as a broadcaster and the Chief Executive Officer of her own business.
Cultural advocate Nalini Stewart, who met her after both women were appointed to the Canada Council in 1998, remembers Ms. ROCHON- BURNETT quoting Métis leader Louis Riel at her first board meeting: "My people will sleep for one hundred years, but when they awake, it will be the artists who will fuel their spirits."
This statement, which Ms. ROCHON- BURNETT repeated frequently, was like a mantra. "She was a very passionate advocate, but she was not strident," said Ms. Stewart, who credits Ms. ROCHON- BURNETT with pressing the council to hire more aboriginal arts officers. "She was always educating us… and I felt very enriched by all the things I learned from her."
"Suzanne was a grand lady who brought enormous pride to her people," said Tony BELCOURT, president of the Métis Nation of Ontario. Having known her since 1972, he said she was like a sister to him. "She met every challenge head-on, persevered and was successful in everything she touched -- in business, in the arts, in communications, public service and in life. She gave 110 per cent."
Suzanne ROCHON- BURNETT was born in the Laurentians, north of Montreal in the middle of the Depression, the only daughter and middle child of Achille Joseph and Jeanne Marie BURNETT (née FILLION.) She was proud of her Métis heritage, which she could trace back through both sides of her family. She loved to tell stories about how her grandmother made and sold hats to supplement her income after she was widowed in her 40s, with 12 children to raise and a farm to run. Her mother carried on the artisan tradition by designing sweaters, hiring local women to knit them and then selling the finished product to tourists. At 7, Ms. ROCHON- BURNETT was hard at work as a courier, delivering wool to knitters and picking up the finished pieces to take back to her mother to assemble into sweaters.
Her parents sent her to boarding school at Pensionnat des Saint-Anges, a convent in Saint_Jérome, Quebec, where the nuns rapped her knuckles if she didn't attend to lessons or speak clearly in class. Decades later, she told an interviewer that her parents had warned her before she left home to keep her Indian blood a secret because "it doesn't show." She believed her parents were trying to protect her, but it left her "wondering what was wrong with it."
After the convent, she went to Proulx Business College to learn typing and shorthand. The job choices in her community in the 1950s were few: "The bank, the Bell, or the mill." She wasn't interested in the first two, so she applied for a job as a secretary, but the mill owner rejected her, saying she was too talented. According to Ms. ROCHON- BURNETT, he called her father and said, "don't let her work in this small town. It will bury her." Instead, the mill owner introduced Ms. ROCHON- BURNETT to the manager of CKJL-AM (now CJER-AM,) a radio station that had opened in Saint_Jerome in 1952. The manager was so impressed with her diction and pronunciation that he gave her a job.
Later, Ms. ROCHON- BURNETT credited her knuckle-rapping nuns for getting her a start as a broadcaster. But it was her own drive, journalistic talents and easy charm that won her a job as host, producer and public relations director of the station when she was 19, a position she held for six years. During this time, she also repackaged some of her programs for other stations around the province, took night classes in public relations and marketing at McGill University, and began working as a freelance journalist in print as well as broadcast.
With her striking colouring -- pale skin and chestnut hair and dark eyes -- she also found work as a model, becoming "the face" of the Montreal Royals baseball team and appearing in commercials on television. She made the most of the hedonism of the 1960s travelling around Europe working as a freelance print and broadcast journalist, living for a time in Paris, where she was said to have stayed in Edith Piaf's apartment and made Friends with Jacques Brel, hooking up with Gypsies in Spain and acting in commercials for NBC in New York.
Back in Canada, she converted a Laurentian lodge into a successful art gallery. She sold the business after she met and married Gordon BURNETT, owner of CHOW-AM in Welland, Ontario, in 1967. They soon had a baby daughter, Michèle-Elise BURNETT. The family moved to St. Catharines, where Ms. ROCHON- BURNETT was a full-time mother and volunteer for several years. One day, after dropping her daughter at school, she was struck by the empty hours in her days. "I'm 40 years old. I'm going to be 60 one day and I'm going to turn around and say 'what have I done with my life,' " she told Niagara magazine in May, 2005.
She came up with Chansons à la Française, a program idea that she turned into a one-hour show on CHOW that quickly expanded into two, and then four hours. The Ontario Ministry of Culture sponsored its distribution to more than 20 AM and FM radio stations in the province. That led to frequent invitations to appear as a commentator on francophone and Québécois talent on Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Radio's Morningside, first when Harry Brown was a host and then with Don Harron.
In the recession of the early 1990s, her husband's AM radio station was gasping for survival. In 1995, she formed a company, R.B. Communications, and bought her husband's firm Wellport Broadcasting Ltd., and became the owner of a commercial radio station -- the first aboriginal to do so in this country. She was 60 years old and her husband was 75. Ms. ROCHON- BURNETT knew that having an FM frequency was essential for the station's success and she also knew that there was a licence for an FM frequency -- 97.1 -- available from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.
"I looked at my mom and she looked at me and we said: 'Okay, let's go for it,'" said her daughter Michèle-Elise BURNETT, who was then 28 and in the business, having studied radio and television arts at Ryerson in Toronto. They won the licence in 1997, and launched a new format country music station they called Spirit 91.7 F.M. "It was a powerhouse," said Ms. BURNETT. "We became the second-most powerful station in the market, and very competitive."
Beginning in the 1980s, Ms. ROCHON- BURNETT had begun sitting on the boards of community native and arts and culture organizations, including the Canadian Native foundation for the Arts, TVOntario, the Métis Nation of Ontario, the Canada Council for the Arts and Brock University. At one time, she was working on six major boards simultaneously.
About three years ago, Ms. ROCHON- BURNETT was having trouble breathing. She was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive scarring of the lungs that makes it increasingly difficult for them to transfer oxygen into the bloodstream. There is no cure and treatment options are negligible. Ms. ROCHON- BURNETT applied for a lung transplant, but she was an unsuitable candidate. She sold the station in 2004, but continued her advocacy work. About a year ago, she and her husband, who had led separate lives for some time, separated. Their daughter said that the radio station was the last thing her parents had in common. After it was sold, they divorced.
Ms. ROCHON- BURNETT made her last public appearance in February when she was the first woman to be inducted into the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame. Still beautiful, her shoulder-length black hair still shiny, she made a joke about her "leash." It was a reference to the portable oxygen tank held by her 12-year-old grand_son, who had designed a backpack to make it easier for her to carry it around. Always intuitive, she spoke as though she were making a farewell speech, rather than accepting an award. "When you start reliving your life, you realize you don't really have any worries about dying because it is part of life," she said. "I am here to let you know that my life was good. It was full of challenges, but it was a great life." Referring to the many boards on which she served, she was grateful that "her dreams had become a reality" and that she had had the opportunity to work with people who had "the same belief in aboriginal capacity and power."
Suzanne ROCHON- BURNETT was born on March 10, 1935, in Mont Rolland, Quebec She died in Welland, Ontario, of a brain hemorrhage on April 2, 2006. She was 71.
She is survived by her daughter Michéle-Elise BURNETT and her husband Bill REICH and two grand_sons. She also leaves her former husband, Gordon BURNETT. There will be a traditional ceremony and celebration of her life on May 7 at 2 p.m. at the Pond Inlet at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario

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BELCOURT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-03 published
BELCOURT, Bernard " Barney"
(Retired longtime employee of General Electric)
Died peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2006 at the Westbury Longterm Care Facility, Etobicoke at the age of 80 surrounded by his family. Devoted husband and best friend of the late Mary, and father to John SHEEHY (Judy), Mary Lynn NOVAK, and Kim STEWARD/STEWART/STUART (Syd). Loving grandfather of Kevin, Jason, David, Alicia, Jonathan and Samantha. He will be sadly missed by his brothers, sisters and extended family. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St. (Hwy. 10, North of Queen Elizabeth Way), on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Ambrose Church, 782 Browns Line, Etobicoke on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 11 a.m. Private interment. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Vision T.V. - Daily Mass.

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BELDEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-12-11 published
FITZGERALD, Ethel
On Thursday, December 7, 2006 at Belmont House in Toronto at the age of 95. Ethel was predeceased by her husband Arthur and her sister Mary BELDEN. She is lovingly remembered by her children Sheila and her husband Peter GODDARD, Jeanne and her husband Ian SCOTLAND and Ian and his wife Pamma and her grandchildren, David, Michael and Benjamin SCOTLAND and Tierney and Jemma FITZGERALD. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, December 15. A service will be held on Saturday, December 16 at 11 a.m. in the chapel with a reception to follow. If desired, and in gratitude for the caring attention she received at Belmont House, donations to Belmont House Foundation, 55 Belmont Street, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1R1 would be appreciated by the family.

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BELDER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-14 published
BRESETT, Thomas Victor
Age 74 of Sarnia, formerly of Dresden passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at his residence. He was born in Dresden son of the late Victor and Jessie (DYCK) BRESETT. He is survived by four daughters: Dianne and Doug MARTIN, Yvonne DAMPHOUSSE, Becky and Dennis PHILLIPS and Beth and Bill BELDER; three sons: Victor and Mary BRESETT, Greg and Teresa BRESETT and Dennis and Brenda BRESETT; 21 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters Norma and Don ANDERSON and Helen BRESETT; two brothers Jim BRESETT and Bob and Carol BRESETT. He is predeceased by his wife Verlane (SHORTT) BRESETT (2004;) two sisters June SWAINSTON and Audrey BREATON. Friends will be received at the Thomas L. DeBurger Funeral Home, 620 Cross Street Dresden on Friday 4-8 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted from the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, July 15, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. with Rev. Reg BABBEY officiating. Interment in Dresden Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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BELDMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-11 published
VAN KLINKEN, Johannes " Joe"
Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer peacefully at his residence on Thursday, March 9, 2006 in his 54th year. Cherished father of Joshua (Jane) VAN KLINKEN, Kelly (Martin) VAN KLINKEN, Caleb (Sherry) PROVOOST, Brennah VAN KLINKEN and Ben VAN KLINKEN. Loved grandfather of Katie, Ashley, Alaya, Kaden, Jacob and Micah. Beloved son of Ben and Diny VAN KLINKEN. Dear brother of Maggie (Tom) WESTLAKE, Mary (Eric) BENJAMINS, Irene (Mark) MARION, Lorraine (Tim) TURKSTRA and their families. Joe will also be missed by good Friends William DEN BOK and Simon BELDMAN. The family will receive Friends and relatives at Cornerstone United Church, 180 Waterloo Street, London, for visitation on Sunday from 7-9. Memorial Service will be on Monday, March 13, 2006 at 1 p.m. at Cornerstone United Church. Interment of cremation at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home 452-3770.

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BELEC o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-05 published
AZIZ, Jim
At Victoria Hospital on Friday, June 2nd, 2006 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Suzanne McDONALD- AZIZ. Loving father of Catherine and Michael. Dear brother of Nick and Lou AZIZ, Madeline DUNN, Evelyn JONES and Delia STEWARD/STEWART/STUART all of Toronto. Dear son-in-law of Rita E. BELEC. Dear brother-in-law of John, Greg and Fay, and Bruce McDONALD, Bessie and Tom SWEAZEY, Louise and Noël MORIN. Predeceased by his sister Margaret GRAINGER, his brothers George and Bill AZIZ, and sister-in-law Charlene SPRATT. Survived by many nieces and nephews and their families. Jim was a respected member of the London-Saint Thomas Real Estate Board and a well-known restaurateur in Sarnia and London. He will be fondly remembered by many Friends and business associates. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at Saint Michael's Catholic Church, 515 Cheapside St. at Maitland, on Wednesday, June 7 at 10: 00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Merrymount Foundation for the Aziz Family Art Therapy Fund, 1064 Colborne Street, London, Ontario N6A 4B3 would be gratefully acknowledged. (James A. Harris Funeral Home)

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