BENNER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-10 published
PRICKETT, Robert Charles
Suddenly at his home, Tuesday night. Bob is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Linda WHITMORE. His children, Claire of Brisbane, Australia, Jenna of London and Traven BENNER of Toronto, were the lights of his life. He is also survived by his parents, Jim and Marie, of Saint Thomas, and by his dear brothers, William (Bill) of Montreal (Sylvain), Ron of Sault Ste. Marie, and Larry (Donya) of Aylmer, Quebec. Bob is predeceased by his brother, Gordon. Uncle Bob will be missed by Liselle, Jason and Emma PRICKETT, as well as the large extended Whitmore family. Bob was for over 20 years creative director at London's television station, now known as the A Channel. He was just beginning a new career in teaching, where he could share his love of learning. Every moment is a teaching moment. Memorial visitation will be held on Sunday from 2: 00-5:00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the memorial service will be conducted on Monday, March 13, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend Darrell SHAULE officiating. In lieu of flowers those wishing to make a donation in memory of Bob are asked to consider the Thames Valley Education Foundation H.B. Beal Secondary School Broadcasting Program in memory of Robert PRICKETT.

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BENNER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-18 published
COOK, Billy
The family of the late Billy COOK would like to express our thanks to family, Friends and neighbors for their love, support, acts of kindness, food, charitable donations and floral tributes. Special thanks to Paul VOLLICK, Heather BENNER for her outstanding eulogy, and the ladies of the Granton-Wesley United Church Women for the delicious lunch. Also a very sincere thank-you to Bill, Sue and Colin HASKETT for their very professional and caring services. Bill's life has touched the lives of many people and we will all miss him dearly. The Cook Family

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BENNER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-04-21 published
REDFORD, William James
By Robert A. KEITH, Page A22
Husband, father, educator. Born December 10, 1910 in Toronto. Died October 2, 2005, of Alzheimer's disease, aged 94.
William James REDFORD was the third of four children in the family. In 1910, Toronto was very much a horse-and-buggy town. The year Bill REDFORD was born, 180,000 automobiles were sold in North America. The Titanic struck an iceberg and famously sank when Bill was 2. During his life, he witnessed massive social and technological change, and the growth and development of his city and our nation.
Bill had a paper route as a young boy. The money he earned went to help support his family, and he continued with it through high school. He was a member of a church youth group at First Avenue Baptist Church. Mr. BENNER ran the group and they did sports and Bible study. As a young man Bill worked at Bolton Camp as a leader, and later helped run Rotary Camps for inner-city boys.
These influences lead to Bill becoming a teacher, first by taking some classes at the University of Toronto, and later at the Toronto Normal School (now Toronto Teacher's College). Along the way, Bill met, courted and married Jean ROBERTSON and they started their own family. Bill's first date with Jean was at a skating party. Jean's identical twin sister was also there; for years Bill would joke about knowing whom he wanted to marry because "Jean was the one with a mole on her hip." In 1946, Bill and Jean bought a cottage property on Baptiste Lake near Bancroft, Ontario, where they spent long summers with their children, Patricia and Robert.
To be successful in education, one must have patience, a sense of humour, genuine love and respect for children, high tolerance for ambiguity and a recognition that the greatest rewards in life don't go in one's pocket. Bill REDFORD had all these qualities.
Bill had a long career as a teacher and school administrator. He was a school principal and later a superintendent in charge of staffing for the Toronto board. Bill was also a provincial school inspector. As a school inspector, he recognized the hard work of teachers; when he was in a school, he'd "inspect" by taking over a class for the afternoon, giving the teacher time to organize and mark assignments.
For his six grandchildren, Bill REDFORD was everything a "Grandpa" is meant to be: kind, supportive, generous and funny. At his Baptiste Lake cottage, he would lead blueberry-picking expeditions and fishing trips. He taught how to mix boat gas and how to water-ski, on homemade skis with old rubber tire pieces tacked on to hold small feet. He was forever re-modelling his waterfront, and could spend days just puttering in his lakeside boathouse.
When we think of Bill REDFORD, we think of a smile and a handshake, of treats like ice cream, cashews and Rosebuds, and Laura Secord chocolate gingers. Bill used to wrap Christmas presents, always a cheque, in a jar full of sweets. Every year, the amount of the cheque would increase in accordance with age and the rate of inflation. If anyone ever protested his generosity, Bill would say, "I'd rather give with a warm hand."
We think of endless games of seven-stage rummy, of hobo songs like The Big Rock Candy Mountain, and funny stories and sayings. When he'd win a hand of rummy, Bill would shout "Holy Smoke, the preacher said; in the rain he lost his hair, and now his head resembles heaven for there is no parting there!"
In his later years, Bill suffered from Alzheimer's. He and his wife Jean lived at Central Park Lodge until her death in 1998. After that, Bill required increasing levels of care. Many people gave considerable time and energy to this. Numerous family members, former colleagues, camp counsellors and Friends attended Bill's funeral.
Rob KEITH is Bill REDFORD's grand_son.

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BENNESS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-18 published
THOMAS, Stella Marie (formerly ROGERS, née KREZANOWSKI)
(Past President of the Lindsay Unattached Adults Club)
Entered into rest peacefully at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay on Tuesday, February 14, 2006. Stella (née KREZANOWSKI) was the beloved wife of the late Robert THOMAS and the late Richard ROGERS. Much loved mother of Richard ROGERS of Whitby, Mary Benness of Toronto and Robert and his wife Judy of Kitimat, British Columbia Lovingly remembered by her 5 grandchildren Rick ROGERS Jr. of Oakwood, Randy ROGERS of Peterborough, Jeff ROGERS and Robert ROGERS both of British Columbia and Janet ELLAN of Alberta and by her 3 great-grandchildren. Dear mother-in-law of Mrs. Linda LUCAS of Peterborough and predeceased by her daughter-in-law Mary ROGERS and by her son-in-law Douglas BENNESS. Predeceased by her brothers William and Phillip and by her infant sister. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. In keeping with Stella's wishes, cremation has taken place. Relatives and Friends are invited to call at the Stoddart Funeral Home, 24 Mill Street, Lindsay K9V 2L1 (toll free 1-877-427-8434) on Tuesday, February 21 from 10: 00 a.m. until time of a 'Celebration of Life Service' in the Chapel at 11: 00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. A special thank you to Dr. Paul HACKER and the caring staff of Palliative Care at the Ross Memorial Hospital for your gentle and caring manner of looking after our most treasured Stella.

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BENNET o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-15 published
HULSE, Shirley Eileen (GARTSHORE)
Peacefully at her home, Schomberg, on Monday, April 10th, 2006. Shirley (GARTSHORE,) in her 75th year, beloved wife of Glen HULSE. Loving mother of Glenna and her husband Larry GOULD, Mary and her husband Gord BENNET, Patti ALSOP, Fred and his wife Fe, and Sherry and her husband Tim HARKNESS. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Lisa and Andrew GOULD, Katie and Chris BENNET, Meghann, Jessie, Matthew, Claire, and Niki ALSOP, Shanelle and Fairwin HULSE, and Sydney HARKNESS. Dear sister of Dorothy and her husband Davis EDWARDS and Audrey and her husband Jim DICEMAN. Resting at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Tuesday, April 18th, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel, 1: 00 p.m. Wednesday, April 19th, 2006, followed by interment in Lloydtown Anglican Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.brant.brantford.the_expositor 2006-03-08 published
BLACKIE, David George
It is with great sadness that the family of David BLACKIE announces his passing, peacefully in his sleep at Park Lane Terrace in Paris on Tuesday, March 7, 2006, in his 87th year; predeceased by his ever loved wife of 55 years Margaret "Peggy" BLACKIE on January 1, 2004. David will be sadly missed by his loving children Linda NASH (David) of Stoney Creek and Jenepher OLDROYD (Bill) of Brantford; cherished Papa to Stuart, Lyndsey and Tyler; survived by his brothers and sisters Jock, Pat (Ian) BENNETT, all of Inverness, Scotland, Joyce PEACE of England, Charlie (Betty) of Brantford, Rena (Evan) MacDONALD of Bayfield; predeceased by sister Betty MASON and brother George. David will be remembered as a loving brother-in-law by Rosa of Brantford, Beth (Jeffrey), Chrissie (Peter), Rhoda and Alister all of England; dearly missed by his best friend of many years Roddy GRANT. David BLACKIE served in the Second World War touring in Burma, East Indochina, India and Africa. He retired from the Brant County Board of Education after 29 years in 1984, was Past President of the Sons of Scotland and was an active member of Lodge St. Andrew, Masonic Lodge in Scotland and Reba Lodge #515 when he arrived in Canada. David BLACKIE will be always remembered as having a great sense of humour, always having a good joke to tell. David will be missed by all whose lives he touched. The BLACKIE Family will receive Friends at the McCleister Funeral Home, 495 Park Road North, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Cremation to follow. Celebration of the life of David BLACKIE will be in the Chapel on Friday at 3 p. m., with interment of cremated remains to take place at Mount Hope Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Alzheimer Brant or the charity of choice greatly appreciated. McCleister, 758-1553 or mccleisterfuneralhome@rogers.com

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BENNETT o@ca.on.brant.brantford.the_expositor 2006-03-28 published
YUHASZ, Baby Molly▼ Bennett▼
After a long awaited arrival, God took our little angel to be with Him in Heaven on Sunday, March 26, 2006; beloved and much expected daughter Jamie and Kelly (BENNETT;) dear granddaughter of the late Steve YUHASZ and Lil and her husband Bob BALASZ, and Ross and Phyllis BENNETT; loved niece of Casey BENNETT, Mike,▼ Howie, Gordie and Bob YUHASZ, Linda▼ STRAIKO and the late Kenny YUHASZ; also survived by other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Thank you to Doctor Rachel ROONEY and nurses Donna, Nancy, Gail and Christine. Thank you to Doctor Charmaine ROYE for her wonderful pre-natal care. A private graveside service will be held at the Holy Cross Cemetery on Tuesday. Friends will be received at the Reception Suite of the Dennis Toll Funeral Home, 55 Charing Cross Street on Tuesday, from 4 to 6 p.m. Donations in Molly's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. www.dennistoll.ca

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BENNETT o@ca.on.brant.brantford.the_expositor 2006-03-31 published
YUHASZ, Molly▲ Bennett▲
After a long awaited arrival, God took our little angel to be with Him in Heaven on Sunday, March 26, 2006; beloved and much expected daughter of Jamie and Kelly (BENNETT;) dear granddaughter of the late Steve YUHASZ and Lil and her husband Bob BALAZS, and Ross and Phyllis BENNETT; loved niece of Casey BENNETT, Mike,▲ Howie, Gordie and Bob YUHASZ, Linda▲ STRAIKO and the late Kenny YUHASZ; also survived by other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Thank you to Doctor Rebecca ROONEY and nurses Donna, Nancy, Gail and Christine. Thank you to Doctor Charmaine ROYE for her wonderful pre-natal care. A private graveside service was held at the Holy Cross Cemetery on Tuesday. Friends were received at the Receptions Suite of the Dennis Toll Funeral Home, from 4 to 6 p.m. Donations in Molly's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. www.dennistoll.ca

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BENNETT o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-10-18 published
MARKLEVITZ, Ethel Pauline (MALUSKE)
At Errinrung Nursing and Retirement Home in Thornbury on Tuesday, October 17, 2006. The former Ethel Pauline MALUSKE of Thornbury in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Harry Edward MARKLEVITZ (December 2003). Loved mother of Gwen and her husband Charles SANGSTER of Thornbury. Sadly missed grandmother of Tanja SANGSTER and her friend Don BENNETT of Cumberland Beach and Teesha SANGSTER and her husband Wil McREYNOLDS of Tara and loving great-grandmother of Rachele Hlynn SANGSTER- BENNETT. Predeceased by her brother Stanley MALUSKE and his wife Verna. Dear sister-in-law of Celia McCLURE of Niagara Falls. Ethel will also be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. A private family funeral service will be held at the Ferguson Funeral Home “The Valley Chapel” in Thornbury on Thursday October 19, 2006 officiated by Vicar Mei Sum LAI of Saint Peter's Sullivan Township Lutheran Church. Interment and committal services will take place at Thornbury- Clarksburg Union Cemetery. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre Foundation, Owen Sound or to a Charity of Choice would be appreciated.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-23 published
GRIFFIN, Heath Houston
Of Saint Thomas on Friday, January 20, 2006, at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Palliative Care Unit, surrounded by his loving family in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Darlene (McDONALD) MURRAY and loving father of Kathleen and Dave COWARD, Jim and Nancy MURRAY, Janet and Paul KOSTYRIA, Rob and Doris MURRAY, Stephanie GRIFFIN and Alex GRIFFIN. Sadly missed by 12 grandchildren. Dear brother of Mary STURDIVANT, Henry, William and Willie GRIFFIN. Predeceased by a sister Ruth BENNETT. Heath▼ was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 2, 1941, the son of the late Earl and Viola GRIFFIN. He has lived in Saint Thomas the past 23 years. He was a truck driver with American Motors, Detroit. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas where funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1: 00 p.m. Cremation to follow. Visitation Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined, with remembrances to the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care).

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-02-01 published
WITHEROW, Velma (née SWEEDLAND)
Of Port Stanley, on Monday, January 30, 2006, at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, in her 74th year. Dearly loved mother of Allan WITHEROW of Port Stanley and Linda and her husband Ken KREIGER of Saint Thomas. Predeceased by 2 sons Michael and Milton WITHEROW. Dear sister of Bill and his wife June▼ SWEEDLAND of Sarnia. Loved grandmother of Michael and Sarah and her husband Troy BENNETT. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Velma was born in Union on July 24th, 1932, the daughter of the late Angus SWEEDLAND and the late Dorothy (STANLEY) WAITE and step-daughter of the late Thomas WAITE. Velma worked at Essex Wire a number of years. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Branch 410 of the Royal Canadian Legion, Port Stanley. A private family service will be held on Saturday. Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas in charge of arrangements. No visitation. Cremation, with interment of ashes in Union Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-02-18 published
LICHTY, Robert " Bob"
At his residence on Wednesday, February 15, 2006, Robert "Bob" LICHTY of Woodstock passed away in his 65th year. Beloved father of April HENRY and her husband Rob and Papa of Kaitlyn HENRY, all of Woodstock. Dear son of Mary LICHTY and the late Moses LICHTY (1986.) Also predeceased by his brother Donald. Loved brother of LeRoy LICHTY (Nancy), Dorothy RYDER (John), Jean BENNETT (Bob), Joyce BONIN (Frank), David LICHTY (Judy), Bev LICHTY (Fatima), and Pat VANENGEN (Marty.) He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home, 69 Wellington Street North, Woodstock on Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Funeral Service in the chapel on Monday, February 20, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. Cremation, followed by interment at Christ Church Cemetery, Huntingford. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Smith-LeRoy, 537-3611. Personal condolences may be sent at www.smithleroy.com

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-21 published
PENHALE, Lillian Margaret (HODGSON)
Of Bayfield went to her eternal rest on Sunday, March 19, 2006 in her 106th year. Born in Rowland, Manitoba on March 2, 1901. She came to Ontario at the age of 18 with her family residing in London. She met her future husband Harold while employed at a London Doctors cottage in Bayfield and was married in November of 1925. Lillian was the oldest living member of the first 4H Club in Canada which originated in Rowland, Manitoba at the age of 12 years, in 1913. She has been honoured several times for this achievement. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Church in Bayfield and she was an Honourary Member of the Bayfield Agricultural Society. She▼ leaves to mourn her daughter Doris BENNETT of Goderich, son Tom PENHALE and wife Carol of Bayfield, 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband Harold (1975), daughter Eleanor McCULLOUGH (1996,) 2 sons-in-law Melvin BENNETT (1981) and Howard McCULLOUGH (1997) and by 2 sisters Edna JOHNSTON and Marie SCOTT. Funeral service will be held from the Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd. -- "Bluewater Chapel", 201 Suncoast Doctor E., Goderich on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at 2 p.m. with visitation from 12 noon until time of the service. Interment Bayfield Cemetery. Donations to St. Andrew's United Church, Bayfield or to the Bayfield Agricultural Society would be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-25 published
DENCH, John M.
71, of Saint Thomas, passed away at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, March 23, 2006. Beloved husband and best friend for 50 years to Patricia (BENNETT) DENCH. Loving▼ father of Michael DENCH of Saint Thomas, Neil DENCH (Wendy) of London, and John DENCH (Kathleen) of Saint Thomas. Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Andrew, Laura, Carla, Jordan and Robin. Dear brother of Joy FRANKS (David) in England. Special friend of Karen, Terri and Raeda. Also survived by a nephew, Wayne COVEY (Angie) in England. Born in Three Bridges, Sussex, England, September 2, 1934, the son of the late Frederick and Edith (ANSFIELD) DENCH. He was a retired engineer at the Ford Motor Company of Canada's Saint Thomas Assembly Plant. John was a former member of the Jumbo Striding Club. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. An open house will be held on Saturday, March 25th from 3: 30 p.m. onwards at the family home. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Animal Aide gratefully acknowledged. Arrangements entrusted to the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington Street, Saint Thomas.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-19 published
BENNETT, Jim
Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre University Campus, surrounded by his family on Monday, April 17th, 2006, Jim BENNETT in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Lucy BENNETT of London. Dear father of Chris, Terry (Kim), Andre (Dawn), Debbie Verdon (Wayne) all of London and John (Janice) of Windsor. Loving grandfather of Meaghan, Melissa, Sarah, Michael, Cody, Taylor, Taycee, Caden, Jason and Jaclyn. Brother of Anne BENNETT of Buchans, Newfoundland. Predeceased by his daughter Michelle LANDRY and grandchildren Justin and Jordan LANDRY. Cremation has taken place. Private service at a later date. Expressions of sympathy and donations (London Health Sciences Foundation) would be appreciated and may be made through London Cremation Services. 672-0459 or online at www.londoncremation.com

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-24 published
MARCZENKO, Jacob Anwin
Suddenly, as the result of an accident on Saturday, April 22, 2006 Jacob Anwin MARCZENKO of Dorchester in his 5th year. Cherished son of Stephen and Laurie (née Swinwood). Much loved brother of Jared and baby sister Anna. Jacob will be sadly missed by his grandparents: Nanny and Popa -- Ann and Winston SWINWOOD of Lambeth, Stanley MARCZENKO and Joanne PSAILA of London and Linda and John CAMERON of Port Elgin and great-grandparents Fred and Eugenia BENNETT and Olga MARCZENKO all of London, and Sydney and Audrey GLOVER of Aylmer. Forever loved by his aunt Colleen SWINWOOD (husband Ron SKY) of Collingwood, Nancy RYAN (husband Kevin) of Ilderton, Andrea MARCZENKO of London. Friends will be received at the Bieman Funeral Home, Dorchester on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Dorchester United Church on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Art CHOLMONDELEY officiating. Interment at Dorchester Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Thames Centre-Dorchester Volunteer Fire Dept. gratefully acknowledged.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-02 published
BROHMAN, Florence▼ (née STRONG)
93 years, of Petrolia, passed away at her residence, on Friday, April▼ 28, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Edward (Ted) BROHMAN (1978.) Dear mother of John BROHMAN and Theresa BENNETT of Vancouver and Mary Ellen BROHMAN and Nicholas MYMKA of Petrolia. Loving grandmother of Jay and Isabella BROHMAN and their mother Holly KELLER of Vancouver. Daughter of the late Effie and Ernest STRONG of Maberly. Dear sister of Irene (the late Robert) KIRKHAM of Perth, Ernestine and Ormand HOPKINS of Ottawa, Willard and Almina STRONG of California, and the late Harold and Dorothy STRONG of Maberly. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Florence had many happy memories of her childhood in Maberly, Ontario. It was during these years, that she developed a strong and enduring bond of love for her family. Being the eldest of five children, she provided inspiration, caring direction and encouragement for her sisters and brothers. In 1935, she graduated with honors from the University of Toronto with a baccalaureate degree in classics and education. She taught secondary school in Ottawa during which time she met her beloved Ted. She also taught in Chatham and Petrolia. She studied art and was an avid and gifted artist of oils and enjoyed travel. She was an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Petrolia and a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International, a member of the Margaret Stokes Chapter of Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire, the Sarnia/Lambton Retired Teachers of Ontario and Saint Paul's United Church. Above all, her passions were her family -- her husband, children, grandchildren, parents, sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews; and her dear Friends. Cremation has taken place. A service to remember the life of Florence BROHMAN will be announced at a future date. Interment of cremated remains will be in Ayr Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Ted Brohman Memorial Scholarship Fund and may be arranged by calling the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia at 519-882-0100. Memories and condolences may be sent on line at www.needhamjay.com.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-08 published
MacFARLANE, Myrtle Rose (formerly BROCKETT, née QUAIT)
Peacefully, with family by her side at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on May 6, 2006 Myrtle Rose MacFARLANE (formerly BROCKETT, née QUAIT) in her 73rd year. Predeceased by her husband Alex PATTERSON and daughter Nancy Louise BROCKETT. Dearly loved by her children Douglas Wayne (Bonnie) BROCKETT, Donald William (Marilyn) BROCKETT, Brenda Joyce (Joe) BENNETT, Darlene Victoria MORRISON and fiancé Gregg MASTERS. Beloved grandmother to Nicholas, Ryan, Jennifer, Kimberly, Kathryn, Matthew, Justin and Michael. Great-grandmother to Madison, Ona and Sara. Fondly remembered by her sisters Georgina, Donna, Bernice and Rosie and her brothers John and Ken. The family will receive Friends and relatives at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street (at Wavell), London, from 12-1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 with the memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital (Critical Care Unit), London Health Sciences Foundation or Bluewater Health-Mitton Site, Sarnia Ontario would be gratefully appreciated.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-10 published
WITHEROW, Allan Alfred
Of Port Stanley on Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, in his 53rd year. Loved son of the late Milton and Velma (SWEEDLAND) WITHEROW and dearly loved brother of Linda and her husband Ken KREIGER of Saint Thomas. Dear uncle of Michael PINEO and Sarah and her husband Troy BENNETT. Dear nephew of Bill and his wife June▲ SWEEDLAND of Sarnia and Alma WITHEROW of Saint Thomas. Also survived by a number of cousins. Allan was born in Saint Thomas on June 7, 1953. A public Memorial service will be held at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas on Thursday at 11: 00 a.m. Cremation has taken place, with his ashes to be buried in Union Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 10-11: 00 a.m. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-07 published
BROHMAN, Florence▲ (née STRONG)
93 years, of Petrolia, passed away at her residence, on Friday, April▲ 28, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Edward (Ted) BROHMAN (1978.) Dear mother of John BROHMAN and Theresa BENNETT of Vancouver and Mary Ellen BROHMAN and Nicholas MYMKA of Petrolia. Loving grandmother of Jay and Isabella BROHMAN and their mother Holly KELLER of Vancouver. Daughter of the late Effie and Ernest STRONG of Maberly. Dear sister of Irene (the late Robert) KIRKHAM of Perth, Ernestine (the late Ormand) HOPKINS of Ottawa, Willard and Almina STRONG of California, and the late Harold and Dorothy STRONG of Maberly. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place with interment of cremated remains in Ayr Cemetery. A service to remember the life of Florence BROHMAN will be held at Saint Paul's United Church, Petrolia, on Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Robert M. GIBSON officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Ted Brohman Memorial Scholarship Fund and may be arranged by calling the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia at 519-882-0100. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.needhamjay.com.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-04 published
LAUR, Clifton Russell " Kip"
"Our loving dad, husband and friend" Clifton Russell (Kip) LAUR, lifelong resident of the Tillsonburg area, passed away, peacefully at the London Health Sciences Centre, on July 2nd, 2006 in his 83rd year. He leaves behind his dear wife, best friend of 60 years Lydia (née STANAT) and his children: Sharon DEMEYERE and her partner Jim THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Catherine BENNETT and David LAUR, all of Tillsonburg. He will be fondly remembered by his loving grandchildren: Carrie SHOLDICE and husband Craig, Paul DEMEYERE and his partner Kerri HUDSON, Alison BENNETT, Brett BENNETT and his partner Christina MEEATS, Michael and Karly LAUR. Kip was also the adoring great-grandfather of: Dustin and Clint WALKER and Callie SHOLDICE. He will also be missed by his sister Doris HOOKER and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Murray and Josephine LAUR and by his sister Irene SYKES and by his brother Sheldon LAUR. Following his retirement after 26 dedicated years at Gilvesy Construction, Tillsonburg, in 1982, Kip enjoyed spending time at the cottage in Long Point where he loved to fish and golf. The family will receive Friends at the Verhoeve Funeral Home, 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg 519-842-4238 Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Clifton Russell (Kip) LAUR Wednesday at 1: 30 p.m by Rev. W.D. JARVIS in the Verhoeve Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow in the Tillsonburg Cemetery. Memorial donations (by cheque) payable to the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated by the LAUR family.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-10 published
BENNETT, Thomas▼ Michael
Suddenly as the result of an accident near Thamesford on Friday, July 7, 2006, Thomas Michael BENNETT of Thamesford in his 21st year. Beloved son of Michael and Susan BENNETT and dear brother of Jack, all of Thamesford. Dear grand_son of Brenda and the late John HAYTON (1988,) Maureen and David ASHTON, and Brian and Mary BENNETT, all of England. Also sadly missed by his girlfriend Kristen PAWLICK and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at the Harland B. Betzner Funeral Home, 177 Dundas Street, Thamesford on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 11 a.m. Pastor Richard HRYNIW officiating. Cremation with interment later at St. Andrews Presbyterian Cemetery, Thamesford. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be given to the London Regional Cancer Centre.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-22 published
BENNETT, Thomas▲
The▼ family of the late Thomas BENNETT would like to express their heartfelt thanks to family, Friends and neighbours for their support and sympathy during this difficult time. Thank you for many cards, floral tributes and donations made in honour of Thomas. Many thanks to Thamesford firefighters, paramedics, Harland Betzner Funeral Home, the staff at Alexandrea Emergency Hospital, Ingersoll, Pastor Richard HRYNIW for the service, Neil THIRKETTLE and Ross CHAPIN for sharing memories of Thomas. Your kindess will always be remembered. Susan, Michael and Jack

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-09-15 published
BENNETT, Agnes Marion▼ (née JOHNSON)
Peacefully, at Brucelea Haven Home for the Aged, Walkerton, Tuesday, September 12, 2006, Agnes Marion (JOHNSON) BENNETT, age 89, formerly of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, Antigua and St. Catharines. Beloved wife of the late H.W. John BENNETT (1998.) Dear sister and sister-in-law of Russell and Lenore JOHNSON of Cornwall, Raymond and Charlotte Johnson of Cochrane, Glenn and Joan JOHNSON of R.R.#2, Zurich, Curtis and Peggy JOHNSON of Palgrave, Joyce and Jack GRAHAM of Kincardine, Helen and Charles BEAMER of Chesley. Loved by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her sister Inez TAILOR/TAYLOR, parents Peter and Martha (CRAWFORD) JOHNSON. At the request of the deceased cremation will take place. A Memorial Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Susan MOORE officiating. Interment Calvary United Church Cemetery, Dashwood. If desired, memorial donations to the Grand Bend Area Health Services Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-14 published
EVANS, Donald " Whip"
Peacefully at his residence on Friday, October 13, 2006, surrounded by family, Donald "Whip" EVANS passed away in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Pansy EVANS. Loving father of Duane (Debbie,) Dayle ALLAN (Jim), Cathy GROKE (Tim), Karen RAY, Jennifer EVANS (Jason BENNETT.) Dearly loved grandfather of Jessica, Sarah (Rick,) Cindy, Alex, Dan, Gillian, Gwen and great-grandfather of Cadence and Hunter. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive Friends and relatives at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell), London for visitation on Monday, October 16, 2006 from 3: 30-4:30 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 16, 2006 at 4: 30 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated. On-line condolences are available at www.memorialfuneral.ca

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-17 published
PAPERNICK, Frances
In her 63rd year, peacefully passed away at Clinton Hospital on October 14, 2006. Frances was the loving daughter of the late Jean and Ivan PAPERNICK and sister of Larry and Susan. She will be missed by her many aunts, uncles, Friends and niece Simone PAPERNICK. Frances also touched the lives of her caregivers and residents at the Group Homes were she resided, both in Clinton and Goderich. She particularly enjoyed spending time with her best friend John BENNETT. In spite of the many challenging obstacles that life had presented Frances at birth, she accepted everyone and everything unconditionally. We will always remember Frances's precious smile, the twinkle in her eyes and her warm and generous hugs. The smallest thing in life meant the world to Frances. Jean has now welcomed her angel Frances to join her in Heaven. Cremation has taken place. A Service of Remembrance will be held at North Street United Church, Goderich on Tuesday October 24, 2006 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Living -- Central Huron and may be arranged through McCallum and Palla Funeral Home, Goderich, 519-524-7345.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-02 published
KALBFLEISCH, Claude Elwyn (1912-2006)
Died peacefully at the Sunshine Centre in Waterloo, Ontario on October 31 a few days before his 94th birthday. Claude was born to Edward KALBFLEISCH and Matilda (LIESEMER) and was the last surviving brother of five. In 1939 he married Janet AGNEW and they shared their lives together for 65 years until Janet's death last year. His sister-in-law, Marion SHAW, formerly of Goderich, now lives in Waterloo. He will be greatly missed by his children and their partners: Jim and Rebecca KALBFLEISCH of Waterloo Jack and Sharon KALBFLEISCH of Ann Arbor, Michigan; Carol KALBFLEISCH and Doug CAMPBELL of Oakville; and Peter KALBFLEISCH and Lynn REID of West Vancouver. He was a loving grandfather to Jane, David, Brian, Michael, Heidi, Kirby, Christopher, Jonathon and Robin, all of whom have many fond memories of visits to their grandparents' home in Goderich. He also has six great-grandchildren. Claude was a caring and dedicated mathematics high school teacher for almost forty years, and during that time rarely failed to provide his regular "morning smile" at the beginning of every class. Claude was a long time member of Goderich North Street United Church, a charter member of the MacKay Center for Seniors in Goderich, and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Clifford. He was a keen gardener whose roses and vegetables were the envy of the neighbourhood. Claude loved a good game of cribbage, and his sense of humour never deserted him. The family wishes to thank Doctor Angus BENNETT, the staff of the Sunshine Centre, and Ann McELHONE of HomeInstead for their caring. Visitation will be held at the McCallum and Palla Funeral Home (11 Cambria Rd. N, Goderich) on Saturday, November 4 between 10: 00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. with a service at the funeral home that day at 12 noon and interment at Maitland Cemetery. After the service, Friends are invited to join the family at North Street United Church for refreshments and fellowship. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Alzheimer's Society or a charity of your choice. Friends may sign the book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-04 published
WHITTAKER, Darlene Patricia (née WALTERS)
Of R.R.#1, Embro passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, November 2, 2006 in her 54th year. She was born at Stratford on November 10, 1952, a daughter of the late Lorne and Ruth LOWES) WALTERS. She owned and operated "Homestyle Catering;" was a member of St. Andrew's United Church, Brooksdale; a member of Embro Memorial Branch #318 Royal Canadian Legion; an Honorary Member of the Kiwanis Club of Stratford and was an avid golfer and member of the Tavistock and Embro Ladies Golf Leagues. Darlene is survived by her husband, Andrew Alex "Andy" WHITTAKER, whom she married at Brooksdale on May 22, 1971; two daughters, Sherri and husband Andrew BELL, Sheila WHITTAKER and companion Dave BELL, all of R.R.#1, Stratford; two sons, Keith WHITTAKER of Embro, Kyle and wife Tracey WHITTAKER of Woodstock; six grandchildren, Brayden, Codie, Griffin and Gracie BELL; Scott BENNETT and Blake WHITTAKER one brother, Bob and wife Gail WALTERS of Stratford; three sisters, Sharon and husband Larry PYE of Ingersoll, Judy WALTERS- CHANDLER of R.R.#2, Embro; Lori and husband Fred ELLIS of R.R.#5, Stratford brothers-in-law and sisters-ni-law, George and Marjorie WHITTAKER of Lakeside, James "Jim" WHITTAKER and Shirley WATLING of Woodstock, Alex and Jane WHITTAKER of Embro along with several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law Alex and Isabella (McFARLAND) WHITTAKER. Relatives and Friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock Street North, Tavistock on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Monday, November 6, 2006 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Janice AICKEN will officiate. Interment in Knox Presbyterian Cemetery, Harrington. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Cardiac Surgery Program of London Health Sciences Centre, Embro Fire Department or Sunshine Dreams for Kids would be appreciated and may be made through the funeral home by calling 1-519-655-2431.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-23 published
BENNETT, Wallace " Squeak"
At London Health Sciences Centre Victoria Hospital, on Tuesday, November 21, 2006, Wallace "Squeak" BENNETT, in his 82nd year. Re-United in Heaven with his beloved wife Barbara. Beloved father of Robert (Pam,) Brian (Dianne) and Scott BENNETT. Cherished grandfather of Jodi (David), Darren, Amanda and Boden and great-grandfather of Vanessa. Survived by sisters Mildred and Bette. Friends will be received at the Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton Rd. (1 block east of Egerton) on Friday, November 24, 2006 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2006 in the Evans Chapel at 10: 00 a.m. with Rev. Lynn NICHOL officiating. Interment Dorchester Union Cemetery. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation and Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Squeak.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-07 published
BENNETT, Joseph Jean-Guy
At Children's Hospital of Western Ontario, London, Ontario Joseph Jean-Guy BENNETT on December 6th, 2006 in his 13th year. Beloved son of Susanne BENNETT and Jean-Guy GIRARD. Much loved by grandmother Patricia BENNETT. Brother of Bradley, Nicole and Steven. Dear nephew of David and Philip BENNETT. Good friend of Paul ROBICHAUD, Beverly YSEBAERT and Nelson VIGARIO. Great-grand_son of the late George and Rose BENNETT. Visitation will be held at Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy on Friday, December 8th, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, December 9th at 11 a.m. with Father John SHARP celebrant. Interment All Saints Roman Catholic Cemetery. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Joseph.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-13 published
DE PAPP, Marilyn▼ Esther▼ (FRANK)
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, Palliative Care, on Monday, December▼ 11, 2006 Marilyn Esther DE PAPP of Lambeth in her 70th year. Beloved wife for 49 years to George DE PAPP. Loving▼ mother to the late Greg DE PAPP (2006) and his wife Annie▼ MacDONALD, Erwin and his wife Lori and Jayson. Proud "gran" to Harley and friend Jessica, Casey and his wife Komiko, Austin, Nicole and Suzanne and 2 great-grandchildren Xavier and Kaylin. Dear sister to Mabel HAYCOCK, Gail▼ and Joe VERBEEK, Tom and Mary FRANK, Walter FRANK, Georgie▼ and Dave OLIVER of Alberta, Peg and Ken GOODHUE and Bob FRANK and Laurie GOODHUE. Loved▼ by her sister-in-law Lynne FRANK. Dear godmother to Brenda and her husband Ken CHRISTIAN. Loved by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Betty JELLY and Edith BENNETT and brothers Norris (Sonny) and Ted FRANK and brothers-in-law Jim JELLY, Bill HAYCOCK, George BENNETT and Ralph GOODHUE. Friends▼ may call at the McFarlane and Roberts Funeral Home (2240 Wharncliffe Rd. S. Lambeth 652-2020) on Thursday, December 14, 2006 from noon to 2 p.m. where the complete Funeral Service will follow at 2 p.m. Cremation. Donations to the charity of choice gratefully acknowledged. Friends are invited to a reception at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #501, Kilborne Road following the service.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-14 published
DE PAPP, Marilyn▲ Esther▲ (FRANK)
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, Palliative Care, on Monday, December▲ 11, 2006 Marilyn Esther DE PAPP of Lambeth in her 70th year. Beloved wife for 49 years to George DE PAPP. Loving▲ mother to the late Greg DE PAPP (2006) and his wife Annie▲ MacDONALD, Erwin and his wife Lori and Jayson. Proud "gran" to Harley and friend Jessica, Casey and his wife Komiko, Austin, Nicole and Suzanne and 2 great-grandchildren Xavier and Kaylin. Dear sister to Mabel HAYCOCK, Gail▲ and Joe VERBEEK, Tom and Mary FRANK, Walter FRANK, Georgie▲ and Dave OLIVER of Alberta, Peg and Ken GOODHUE and Bob FRANK and Laurie GOODHUE. Loved▲ by her sister-in-law Lynne FRANK. Dear godmother to Brenda and her husband Ken CHRISTIAN. Loved by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Betty JELLY and Edith BENNETT and brothers Norris (Sonny) and Ted FRANK and brothers-in-law Jim Jelly, Bill HAYCOCK, George▲ BENNETT and Ralph GOODHUE. Friends▲ may call at the McFarlane and Roberts Funeral Home (2240 Wharncliffe Rd. S. Lambeth 652-2020) on Thursday, December 14, 2006 from noon to 2 p.m. where the complete Funeral Service will follow at 2 p.m. Cremation. Donations to the charity of choice gratefully acknowledged. Friends are invited to a reception at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #501, Kilborne Road following the service.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-15 published
VANNATTER, Donalda " Deni" (née WILLIAMS)
Of Saint Thomas, on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital,▼ in her 61st year. Loved mother of Susan BENNETT of Saint Thomas and Robin MALOTT and her husband Jim of Fingal. Dearly loved daughter of Donna (Bogart) WILLIAMS of Saint Thomas and the late Ronald WILLIAMS. Predeceased by a brother Alan WILLIAMS (1975.) Loved Nani to Brian MALOTT of Saint Thomas, Ashley, Bradley and Stephen MALOTT all of Fingal and Jennifer KELSEY and Derek HANDLEY of Calgary. Dear aunt of Bradley and his wife Susan WILLIAMS and their children Charles and Sydney of Alberta. Sadly missed by a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Donalda was born in Saint Thomas on May 9, 1946. A public committal service to celebrate Donalda's life will be held at McArthur Cemetery, Southwold on Saturday at 11: 00 a.m. followed by a reception back at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas. Remembrances would be appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Society. A leaf will be placed on the wall in the Memory Gardens of Pinafore Park in memory of Deni.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.peterborough.north_monaghan.peterborough.the_peterborough_examiner 2006-03-11 published
FERGUSON, Iris Irene
Peacefully on March 9, 2006 at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Hospital Drive at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Arnold C. FERGUSON. Loving mother of Wayne and wife Sylvia, Guy and wife Simonne and Glen and wife Sandra. Proud grandmother of Trudy, Lee, Michael, Christy, Claire, Jeff, Kelly, Patrick and Alex and great grandmother of Jacob, Laura and Sarah. Pre-deceased by her sister Enid BENNETT and brothers John DARLING and Howard DARLING. Visitation will be held at the Comstock Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 356 Rubidge Street from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, March 12th. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Monday, March 13th at 1: 00 p.m. Interment will be held at Rosemount Memorial Gardens. If so desired, donations may be made to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2006-02-01 published
ROBERTSON- BLAKEMORE, Susan 'Sadie"
"Safe in the arms Of Jesus"
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2006 at the General & Marine Hospital, Collingwood in her 87th year. Sadie of Stayner, beloved wife of the late Malcolm ROBERTSON and the late Albert BLAKEMORE. Loving mother of Jean BENNETT, Eileen LORENC, Tom ROBERTSON and Jim ROBERTSON. Nana of 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Friends were received at the Carruthers and Davidson Funeral Home, Stayner (705-428-2637) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Collingwood Fellowship Baptist Church, 4436 County Road 124, Collingwood on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at 1 o'clock. Interment Stayner Union Cemetery. If desired, donations in Sadie's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Collingwood Fellowship Baptist Church. For more information or to sign the online guest book, log on to www.generations.on.ca
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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-01 published
BIRD, John▼ Charles▼
Suddenly at his Toronto home on Sunday, February 26, 2006 in his 83rd year. Loving husband of his bride Dolores. John will be deeply missed by his children, Laura (Leo,) Valerie BENNETT (Richard), Tim (Anne) and Patricia GALLANT (Allen). Proud grandfather to Michelle, Graham, Heather, Chad, Michael, Kristin, Stephen, Jennifer, Stephanie, Jessey, Brian, Katelyn, Melanie and 2 great-grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by his sister, Ethel. Predeceased by brother Bailey, sister Pearl and eldest son Peter. John was very active in the music community as President of Gordon V. Thompson Music Publishers, The Canadian Music Publishers Association of Canada (now Socan), Ontario Choral Federation (Chorus Ontario), The Festival Singers (now Elmer Iseler Singers), Canadian Reproduction Rights Association, Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma and served on the Board of Directors of the Kiwanis Music Festival Association and the Church Music Publishers Association (U.S.A.). The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 2nd. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 3rd at 10 o'clock in Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church, 78 Clifton Road. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery with a reception to follow. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 1920 Yonge Street, 4th floor, Toronto, Ontario M4S 3E2 or to the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1X8.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-10 published
ROWE, Percy
The well-traveled journalist has taken his final journey. He will be deeply missed by the many people who knew him personally and through his writing. He was connected with many newspapers, the University of Toronto, the Society of American Travel Writers, and other organizations. Born in London, England on January 15, 1922, he began his extensive travels as a navigator for the Royal Air Force, training in Canada and flying into France and Germany. Journalist for the Winnipeg Tribune, he became Assistant Managing Editor and Travel Editor for the Toronto Telegram and Sun. His first article was published in 1947; his final one is in the current issue of "Good Times" Magazine. He published seven books and was working on a novel at the time of his death. He was husband to the late Muriel ROWE, father of Peter, Heather, Lesley, Jonathon, and Wayne, father-in-law to Carolyn ROWE, Wayne BENNETT and Tracey GRAVES, and honored grandfather of Sarah, Rory, Sean, Colin, Keri, Ashley, Brianna, Tristin and Ethan. He is also survived by his brothers and sister Bill, Vic and Sylvia ROWE. He died from the complications of cancer at Trillium Hospital, Mississauga, on March 7, 2006. At his behest, he will be cremated. A celebration of his life will be held later this month. Donations to "Out of the Cold", where he was a volunteer, would be appreciated.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-11 published
BENNETT, Louise Christine (née JONASSON)
Died peacefully Friday, March 3 at Lion's Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, in her 81st year. Born in to an Icelandic-Canadian family in 1925 at Winnipegosis, Manitoba, Louise was the youngest of three daughters born to Gudmundur and Kristin JONASSON. Louise remained proud of, and connected to her Icelandic heritage throughout her life. She moved with her parents to Winnipeg, where she was educated and graduated from Kelvin High School. Determined to follow a career in nursing, she trained at Winnipeg General Hospital School of Nursing. There she became known to her colleagues in the Class of 1947 as 'The lady that's known as Lou'. The qualities of compassion and care for others that had led her into a nursing career remained with her throughout her life. In 1949 she married Donald BENNETT, whom she had met at a Halloween nurses' dance at war's end in 1945, and moved with him to Toronto. She moved again and again following Don's work in the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, to Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, London, and Winnipeg. In 1986 they moved to Vancouver in retirement. Louise was a keen observer of nature and enjoyed experimenting with watercolours, especially in the Gatineau Hills north of Ottawa. There she also enjoyed trail skiing with her family, which included her daughter, Christine, and her two sons, Alan and Peter. She excelled at hooking rugs and enjoyed hours searching for suitable fabric and colours in company with Friends who were also hooked on hooking rugs. With many of these same Friends she delighted in visiting local auction sales in the Ottawa Valley, where strange treasures could be found. Louise was an accomplished pianist, sharing her love of music with her family and ensuring her children all learned to play the piano. Louise enjoyed travel, in Canada and abroad. Motor trips with the family through Northern Ontario to the Prairies, or east to the Maritimes or New England, were common. From Winnipeg there were trips to Florida, Arizona and British Columbia. Abroad there were visits to Hawaii, Australia, South East Asia, India, North Africa, and Europe. She shared with her children and grand children her interest in art and archaeology and in museums and ancient sites in Italy, Greece and Egypt. Louise will be remembered for her compassion and love of life, her patience and devotion to her family and her tender and loving ways. She will forever be known by her beloved granddaughters as 'gramma sweetheart', always wishing that everyone should 'have a nice time.' She will never be forgotten and always be missed by those who love her. Surviving to mourn the loss of a wonderful partner, a loving mother and grandmother, are her husband Donald; her sons Alan (Nanette) and Peter (Deborah;) and daughter Christine LONG (Peter) granddaughters Tamara, Corinne, and Sydney; grand_sons Adam and Kyle. Also surviving are Louise's sister Sylvia Allen ROSS (Dave) of Winnipeg; brother-in-law Douglas MAXWELL (Beverley;) and Don's brother Howard (Marjorie) and twin sisters Ellen DERKSEN (Walter) and Joanne JONES (Dennis.) A much loved sister, Salina (Sally MAXWELL) predeceased her in 1988. A memorial service will be held at St. Stephen's United Church, 7025 Granville St, Vancouver, on Sunday afternoon, March 12, at 3: 00 p.m. Following Louise's wishes, she has been cremated. In lieu of flowers Friends may wish to contribute to the Alzheimer's Society, or to a charity of their choice. The family wishes to thank the staff of Hollyburn House in West Vancouver, and the doctors and nurses of Lions' Gate Hospital for their dedicated care to our loving partner, mother and grandmother Louise. We also wish to thank Dr. Bruce NOBLE and his colleagues at the Seymour Medical Clinic for their care over more than fifteen years. Hollyburn Funeral Home 604-922-1221 www.HollyburnFunerals.com

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-04-11 published
LINDSAY, Joseph▼ Robert▼
Peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2006 at Lakeview Manor, Beaverton. Joe LINDSAY of Beaverton was the beloved husband of the late June M. (BENNETT) LINDSAY. Dear father of the late Joseph P.R. LINDSAY and his late wife Dianne (MORRISON) LINDSAY. Loved grandfather of Joseph E. LINDSAY and Erin HARRIS, Susan▼ and Patrick SPENCE and Paul LINDSAY all of Toronto. Great-grandfather of Maya SPENCE and Georgia LINDSAY. Joe▼ will be missed by all of his Friends and family. In his life he touched the hearts of many people and fond memories of him will last a lifetime. A private family interment will be held at the Stone Church Cemetery, Beaverton. The family would like to thank the staff at the Lakeview Manor and Doctor Gerry LAUDANSKI for all of the love and care they provided to Joe during his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ladies Auxiliary of Lakeview Manor or to a charity of your choice through the Mangan Funeral Home, Beaverton (705-426-5777).

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-05-10 published
FIELDING, Carman
92 years, Monday, May 8, 2006 at the Meadowbrook Residence, Lively, with his loving family at his side. Husband of Gerda (ISRAELSON) FIELDING (predeceased 2000.) Father of Carman Jr. (wife Sandra) and Myrna (husband Ross CUDNEY,) both of Lively, Douglas (wife Gaye) of Sudbury, Barbara (husband Robert MAJER) of Lively, Karen (husband Ken SHAW) of Whitefish, Dan (wife Joanne) and Michael (wife Elise,) both of Lively, Kathy (husband Michael CULL) of Sudbury, Laurie of Hawaii, and Lynda BENNETT of Worthington. Cherished grandfather of 24 grandchildren Dean, Stacie, Kent and Shelli; Kimberly, Dana and Meredith; Sheldon, Tara and Sharilyn, Andrea and Nathan, Lori, Jennifer and Michelle; Shayne and Brent, Jonathan, Jason and Ryan, Jesse, Lauren and Jordan and Davina, 23 great-grandchildren Alexander, Gillian, Yasmin, Kenyan, Duncan, Olivia, Kendra and Darria; Parker, William, Fielding and Benjamin Graham, Grant, Kory, Kayleigh and Mykaila; Christine, Blake and Jack, McKenzie, Anton and Georgia. Dear son of George Parker and Agnes (CEASAR) FIELDING predeceased. Dear brother of Clifford, Cecil, Stanley, Garnet, Sidney, George and Frank FIELDING, and Amy MATSON all predeceased. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Resting at Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home, 233 Larch Street, Sudbury. Funeral Service in Saint_John the Divine Anglican Church, Copper Cliff Friday, May 12th, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment in the family plot at the Parklawn Cemetery. Donations to the Carman Fielding Bursary Fund would be appreciated. (Friends may call 2-9 p.m. Thursday)

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-05-12 published
BROWN, Thelma (BENNETT)
(Member of Saint John's United Church, Oakville)
Peacefully, on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.▲ Thelma▲ (BENNETT) beloved wife of the late Walter BROWN. Dear sister of Roy BENNETT. Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews. A Service of Remembrance will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr Street, 905-844-2600) on Monday, May 15, 2006 at 2: 00 p.m. Email condolences may be sent to kopriva@eol.ca; please place BROWN on the subject line.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-06-19 published
BENNETT, Dorothy▼ B. (née MASON)
Died peacefully on Saturday June 17th, 2006 at Saint Michael's Hospital in her 90th year. Loving wife of Frank (married 60 years). Cherished mother of Jane, Sue (Peter) and Peter (Jan). Adored grandmother of Jessica, Daniel, Laura and Julia. Fondly remembered by many dear Friends and neighbours. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday June 21st at 1: 00 p.m. in the chapel at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street (at Goulding, south of Steeles). Visitation at 12 noon until time of service. Condolences - www.rskane.ca R.S. Kane 416-221-1159

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-09-30 published
BUCK, Gordon Sawers
It is with great sadness that Gordon's family announces his death at the age of 61 years, at home on Friday, September 29, 2006 as a result of melanoma. His gentel nature is greatly missed by his wife Heather HEMSLEY, his mother and step-father Margaret 'Jimmy' and Don McGREGOR, his brothers John (Margaret GIBSON,) Frank (Bettieanne) and his sister Sarah PRYSE- PHILLIPS. Gordon is also survived by Heather's sons and his good Friends Bryce (Jill BAKER) and Rod (Sherry BENNETT) and his nieces and nephews. Also missed by many Friends who will all remember happy times with him in his garden and welcoming home. Arrangements entrusted to the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place. At Gordon's request there will not be a funeral however, Friends may drop in to Gord and Heather's home on Sunday afternoon between 2 and 4 p.m. For those wishing to make donations in his memory may do so to the Experimental Farm for their perennial flower beds, LAWS Animal Shelter or to your local Humane Society.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-10-25 published
BATTEN, Margaret " Molly" (née HAIRE)
Peacefully at Central Park Lodge on Monday, October 23, 2006, Margaret "Molly" in her 91st year went to be with her beloved family: husband Reginald (1972,) mother Sarah HAIRE (1977,) father James HAIRE (1951,) brother William HAIRE (1972,) sister-in-law Gretchen HAIRE (1987) and brother-in-law William BENNETT (1970.) She▲ leaves behind her sister Jean BENNETT, niece Pat BENNETT (Brian,) nephew Bill BENNETT (Janet) and great-nephews and niece and great-great-nephews and niece, stepson Reginald BATTEN and her special friend Mona ALLWORTH. The family would like to thank all the staff at Central Park Lodge on Albion Road for all their tender care, especially those on the 2nd floor. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 11: 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 26th with the service in the chapel at 1 o'clock. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Reception to follow in the Bayview Room of the funeral home. If desired, donations to the Parkinson Society Canada, 4211 Yonge Street, Suite #316, Toronto, Ontario M2P 2A9 would be appreciated.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-10-30 published
BENNETT, Norma Lorraine
Peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, October 29th, 2006 at the age of 82. Loving wife of the late Howard R. BENNETT. Amazing mother of Leslie HOSSACK and her husband Emmett, Lorraine WILSON and her husband Andy, Kathy BITOVE and her husband Stephen, and Barb PEPLER and her husband Derek. Much loved Gran of John HOSSACK and Pam, Paul HOSSACK and Eva, Scott and Greg WILSON, Maddie, Tory and Alex BITOVE, Geoffrey, Kevin and Matthew PEPLER. Dear sister of Joan LEPAGE and her husband Ken. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Kingsway Lambton United Church, 85 The Kingsway, Toronto, on Thursday, November 2nd, 2006 at 11 a.m. If desired, donations to the Sunnybrook Hospital Cancer Research Foundation or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-18 published
BENNETT, Margaret "Peggy" Ausgusta (formerly SIMON- SYMONS, nee LAW)
Peggy BENNETT (née LAW) passed away on October 21, 2006, after a short illness in her 89th year. Peggy was predeceased by her husbands, Major Dennis SIMON- SYMONS (1969) and O.B. (Tony) BENNETT. She is survived by her children, Venetia and her husband, Edward MOORHOUSE and James Ivor and his wife Trish SYMONS, and her Grandchildren Sonya, Simon, Timothy and Ian. During her last 8 years she became the Great-grand Mother of Oliver, Julia and Charlotte CONN and Abigail MOORHOUSE. Peggy was born in Toronto, but lived her early years in Europe. She returned to Ottawa in 1948 and later worked at the National Gallery of Canada. Peggy was a amazing person she always remained a beautiful and stylish woman with panache yet with no pretensions. In her last 40 years she held court in her little houses in London England, aboard the Yacht Pellee and later in centre-town Ottawa. Over her long life, she loved her animals, Sam, Tux, Tibor, Pico and her pussy cats. Like everybody else, Peggy's life had its ups and downs and she dealt with each obstacle with her philosophy of 'Oh Poof' and went on her way with dignity and decorum. Within her sphere, life was never dull!! We remember the good times and we will miss her. A memorial service in celebration of Peggy's life will be held at St. Bartholomew's Church, 125 MacKay Street, Ottawa, Ontario Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. A reception will follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Ottawa Heart Institute or the Ottawa Humane Society.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-22 published
NUNN, Edward Macdonald
Born in Port Dover, Ontario December 8, 1923, passed away November 21, 2006 in his 82nd year. Survived by his wife of 59 years Margaret (née TINDAL,) daughter Peggy (Brian SCOTT) and son Cim (Lynn KEAYS.) Adored Gramps to Meredith, Alexander, Emma and Charlie. Heartfelt▲ thanks to Doctor Margaret BENNETT and to the nursing staff on K1 East at Sunnybrook Hospital. Friends may call at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Ave. W. (2 stoplights west of Yonge St.) on Thursday, November 23, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service in the Chapel on Friday, November 24, at 11 a.m. followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Palliative Care Unit at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre would be greatly appreciated

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-27 published
TERRY, Pamela Anne (BECKWITH)
Born June 10, 1926, in Vancouver, British Columbia, died peacefully in the early morning, November 25, 2006, in Toronto, Ontario. She was pre-deceased in 2003 by her son, Symon Francis BECKWITH. She will be dearly missed by her children, Robin Jane BECKWITH (Houston, Texas), Jonathan Lewis BECKWITH (Shanghai, China), and Lawrence Matthew BECKWITH (Toronto, Ontario;) her brother, Robin TERRY (Sooke, British Columbia;) her daughter-in-law, Teri DUNN; her son-in-law Tom PHILBROOK; her grandchildren, Fawn ANDERSON, Alison Jane BECKWITH and Juliet Braden BECKWITH; and her great-grandchild, Venice ANDERSON. Pamela was a passionate trailblazer when it came to the theatre. When she first came to Toronto, she was a student of Sterndale BENNETT, director of the Canadian Theatre School. In addition to acting in the early 1950s with the American Forces Theatre Company, touring in Europe with the father of her children and her husband of more than 20 years, John BECKWITH, she acted in Toronto in several plays, with notable appearances as The Maid in Ionesco's The Bald Soprano, and Sonya in Chekhov's Uncle Vanya. She then turned to direction, with her early success marked by three plays by Ben Jonson, including Volpone with Timothy Findley as Volpone. She also directed Canadian poet and novelist, Margaret Atwood, when Atwood was a student at University of Toronto. Pamela directed the first Canadian production of Becket's Waiting for Godot in 1957, winning the Dominion Drama Festival's best direction award. The following year, she again won the Dominion Drama Festival award for best direction with a production of James Reaney's first play, The Killdeer. The Canadian poet and playwright, who always referred to her as "my first director," dedicated his play, The Easter Egg, to her. She directed it twice during the 1960s. Her forward looking vision prompted her to direct the first Canadian productions, in the 1970s, of plays by Peter Handke, Vaclav Havel and others. Her natural talent as an actress, dramatic coach, but particularly as a director, was highly respected. With a quick intelligence, immense sensitivity and understanding of nuance in her directing ventures, great command of all the elements of direction - including set construction, lighting, music, blocking, and costume - she also directed Stravinsky's L'Histoire du Soldat, Poulenc's La Voix Humaine, and Reaney and Beckwith's Night Blooming Cereus, which combined musical elements with theatrical understanding. With humor and a sense of delight, Pamela also directed two original children's musicals by Pat Patterson for the Toronto Children's Theatre. A long-time proponent of avant garde theatre, with a strong philosophical bent, Pamela's contribution to the growth of theatre in Toronto is immeasurable. Just this past October, Pamela took charge of an opportunity for the University Alumnae Dramatic Club, by arranging and overseeing its participation in Toronto's first Nuit Blanche, a co-operative and free open-all-night celebration by the city's cultural organizations. Pamela, your brilliance will be missed by all upon whose light it shed. A celebration of her life will be held in Toronto on Thursday, November 30 at 2: 00 p.m. at the Alumnae Theatre (corner Adelaide Street East and Berkeley Street). In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her name to Doctors Without Borders, Care Canada or a small, independent arts organization of your choice.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-12-07 published
HOFFMAN, Harris Oscar
Better known throughout his life as Hoff, born in Hanover, Ontario on June 25th 1922, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, December 5th, 2006. After serving as an officer in the North Atlantic with the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserves during World War 2, he went on to graduate from Queen's as a Chemical Engineer, Class of 48½. He started his career at Procter and Gamble in Hamilton, where he spent the next 32 years in a management role before following up with a two year stint overseas in Germany. Following his retirement, Hoff went on to volunteer his expertise with Canadian Executive Services Overseas in Poland, Kuala Lumpur and Sri Lanka. Besides his world travels he enjoyed immensely any time spent outdoors. A member of Saint_James United Church in Waterdown since the early 1950's, his love of music was instrumental in he and wife Marg's participation in the choir for much of that time. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years, Margaret, daughter Sheila BORMAN (Tom BENNETT,) sons Paul (Jane,) Scott (Laura,) daughter-in-law Susan, grandchildren Jennifer KIERS (Alvin), Stephen (Samantha), Jarret (Vonnie), Caitlin, Peter, Dallas, Rory and Kenzie; great-grandchildren Megan KIERS, Cole and Piper. Survived by sister Eileen SEIP and brother Doug. Predeceased by son Richard. Special thanks to the staff and nurses at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, and Grindstone Creek Manor. Friends will be received at the Kitching, Steepe and Ludwig Funeral Home, 146 Mill Street North, Waterdown on Friday afternoon 2-4 and evening 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Saint_James United Church, 306 Parkside Drive, Waterdown on Saturday, December 9th, 2006 at 2: 30 p.m. Reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Please sign the Book of Condolence at www.kitchingsteepeandludwig.com

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-14 published
SHANK, Florence Elizabeth (née SULLIVAN)
Passed away peacefully, in her 86th year, with family by her side. She was loved greatly and will be missed and remembered always. Beloved wife of Clare for 64 years. Devoted mom of Don SHANK and his wife Lynn, Barb ROHMANN and her husband Hans, and Ken SHANK. Loving nanny to Carrie and her husband Dean, Erin and her husband Darrin, H.J. and his wife Melina, Kurt and Erich. Proud "G.G." (great-grandmother) to Brianna, Evan and Aiden. Close sister to her brother Pat SULLIVAN. Flo will also be missed and fondly remembered by other family and Friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Knox Preston Presbyterian, 132 Argyle Street North, Cambridge on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 11: 30 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (Kitchener-Waterloo Branch) would be greatly appreciated by the family. Special thanks to Dr. BENNETT for her care and kind support. Tributes may be made online at www.mem.com Arrangements entrusted to the Barthel Funeral Home, Cambridge 519-653-3251.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-15 published
PRIES, Madeline Adeline (1911-2006)
Passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 14, 2006. Devoted wife of the late Egmont (Ed) PRIES. Loved and loving mom of Merle (Fred) LAWRENCE, Frances (the late John) SANDFORT, Elaine (the late Carl) PETERSON, Wayne (Judy) PRIES and Gail (Keith) BENNETT. Loving▲▼ Nanny of Steven, Janet, Brenda, Craig (Tanya) LAWRENCE, Sally (Stu) LOOS and Ellen (Steven) YOUTSEY, Larry (Holly) and Jane PETERSON, Kimberley PRIES, Jackie (Jay) ANDERSON, Mark (Diane) PRIES, Tim (Alison) and Adam (Sherri) BENNETT. Adored great-grandmother of Sarah, Katherine, Peter, Alec, Wade, John, Jason, Carly, Tyler, Brooklyn, Shevaun, Chase, Mackenzie, Sam, Kaitlyn and Jillian. Predeceased by her brother Lorne WELTZ. Fondly remembered by in-laws and cousins and by her special friend and caregiver Rosemary PARKER, to whom the family is eternally grateful. For many years, Mrs. PRIES managed the concession booth at the Memorial Arena. Generations of young hockey players and figure skaters, curlers and rink rats enjoyed her Friendship and encouragement during that time. For her dedication, Madeline was awarded a Hockey Heritage Citation in 1995. She was a devoted member of St. George's Anglican Church for over fifty-five years. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Ave., Georgetown, (905) 877-3631 on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral and committal service will be held at St. George's Anglican Church, 60 Guelph Street, Georgetown on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 2: 00 p.m. Cremation. In memory contributions to St. George's Anglican Church or the Hospital For Sick Children would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-18 published
BENNETT, Margaret▲ McVey (née McALISTER)
Peacefully, at North York General Hospital, on Thursday, February 16, 2006, surrounded by her family. Marg, beloved wife of Doug. Loving mother of Gail and her husband Erik RISWICK, Steven, Dianne and her husband Richard FARKAS, and Dan. Fondly remembered by her grand_sons James and Mitch. Friends may visit at the Jerrett Funeral Home, 6191 Yonge St. (2 lights south of Steeles Ave.), from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2006. At her family's request, the Funeral Service will be private.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-18 published
SANELLI, Joan Dorothy
Suddenly, at home, on Wednesday, February 15, 2006. Loving mother of Rick, Phil, and Teresa and her husband Al. Dear grandmother of Alison and Megan. Will be sadly missed by her mother Daisy BENNETT, sisters Sally GAVERLUK, Anne BASSANO and nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at the Aftercare Funeral Centre, 1097 O'Connor Drive (north of St. Clair), on Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 11 a.m. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-28 published
ERTL, Otto (March 22, 1928-January 27, 2006)
Otto will always be remembered as a loving Father to Lawrence (Gabi), Moritz (Alicja), Andre (Hildegund), Gabriella (Michael BENNETT), Nicolette and Chantal (David CARTER). He was the proud Opa of Matthew, Katelynn, Natalie, Emily, Maria, Kevin, Leopold, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Clairice and Nadine. Otto will be missed by his sister Maria Delores DIRNBERGER and niece Andrea STEINBERG. Friends will be received at the Highland Funeral Home, Markham Chapel (northeast corner of Hwy. 404 and 16th Avenue) 905-887-8600 on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be celebrated at Saint Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church (10295 Yonge Street) on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Stouffville Cemetery.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-07 published
Police looking for Friends of slain teen
Not sure what weapon was used
Boy found stabbed on Oshawa street
By Stan JOSEY, Staff Reporter
Police are trying to trace the final hours of a 15-year-old Oshawa boy found slain in a downtown parking lot Saturday evening.
Durham Region detectives also are trying to locate Friends of Jeremy BENNETT, who died of several stab wounds, said Det. Sgt. Rolf KLUEM, who heads the homicide unit.
"We still don't know what the weapon was or the reason for this tragedy," KLUEM said yesterday.
The boy's family are taking his death "quite hard" and do not want to make any public statements at this time, he said.
"I think we are all working hard towards the same goal of solving this before someone else possibly gets hurt," KLUEM said.
The youth lived with his mother in a north Oshawa co-operative housing project, but was found dead about seven kilometres south in the parking lot of a medical centre at Simcoe and Gibb Sts.
Neighbours in the south Oshawa community expressed shock that the young man apparently was left to die where he fell.
"No one deserves to die like that," said one man who would not give his name.
Police are canvassing Oshawa's downtown area, which has a significant population of migrant and homeless youth.
A post-mortem examination Sunday showed he died of several "sharp force trauma" wounds, similar to stab wounds.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-17 published
FRASER, Nancy Ruth
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Thursday, February 16th, 2006 at the age of 67. Beloved wife of Jack FRASER for 51 years. Dear mother of David and his wife Helga, Dennis and his wife Laurie and Donald and his wife Jennifer. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Hillary, Stephanie, Gillian, Nicole, Travis, Sara, Jeff and great-grandchildren Jacob and Sierra. Sister of Sylvia (David) STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, Florence HOOPER, Joan LANDRIAULT and the late Betty McKENZIE, Roberta HUDSON, Gloria ANDERSON, James and Lawrence BENNETT. Sister-in-law of Harry ANDERSON, Connie MILLER and Marion (Kenneth) COOK. Friends may call at Oshawa Funeral Service "Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, February 17th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, February 18th at 9: 30 a.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-01 published
BIRD, John▲ Charles▲
Suddenly at his Toronto home on Sunday, February 26, 2006 in his 83rd year. Loving husband of his bride Dolores. John will be deeply missed by his children, Laura (Leo,) Valerie BENNETT (Richard), Tim (Anne) and Patricia GALLANT (Allen). Proud grandfather to Michelle, Graham, Heather, Chad, Michael, Kristin, Stephen, Jennifer, Stephanie, Jessey, Brian, Katelyn, Melanie and 2 great-grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by his sister, Ethel. Predeceased by brother Bailey, sister Pearl and eldest son Peter. John was very active in the music community as President of Gordon V. Thompson Music Publishers, The Canadian Music Publishers Association of Canada (now Socan), Ontario Choral Federation (Chorus Ontario), The Festival Singers (now Elmer Iseler Singers), Canadian Reproduction Rights Association, Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma and served on the Board of Directors of the Kiwanis Music Festival Association and the Church Music Publishers Association (U.S.A.). The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 2nd. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 3rd at 10 o'clock in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 78 Clifton Road. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery with a reception to follow. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 1920 Yonge Street, 4th floor, Toronto, Ontario M4S 3E2 or to the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1X8.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-04 published
GLEN, Daniel Lorne
Of Balsam Lake, passed away at Ross Memorial Hospital on March 3, 2006, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (1994). Dear Dad of Susan (Ken) and Rick (Julie). Proud Grandpa of Dan (Kaurina), Janine, Tracy (Scott), Mathew, Colin, Elyse and Great-Grandpa to Kasey and Samantha. Dear brother of Doris GEORGE and the late Tom and Perc BENNETT. Friends may call at O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main Street, Stouffville (905-642-2855) on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the chapel Wednesday at 1 p.m. If desired, donations may be made to the Kawartha Lakes Civitan Club or Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-11 published
McBURNIE, Catherine Mary Rita (née CURRAN)
Peacefully, on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at Post Inn Village, Oakville, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving▲ mother of Ann and her husband Art BENNETT. Cherished Gamo of Elizabeth and her husband Jim LITTLE, and the late Catherine "Mame" BENNETT. Dear sister of Louis CURRAN and dear sister-in-law Jessie MacDOUGALL. " Cal" had an out-of-this-world sense of humour. She enjoyed sharing her love of all music, books, art and sports with her Friends and family. There will be an emptiness in our hearts forever. Friends will be received at the Neweduk Funeral Home "Mississauga Chapel," 1981 Dundas St. W. (1 block east of Erin Mills Pkwy.), from 7-9 p.m. Monday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Christopher's Roman Catholic Church, 1171 Clarkson Road North (south of Truscott Dr.), on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. Our deepest appreciation to each and every caregiver from Martin House and Post Inn Village. You were our extended family. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Catherine's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Neweduk Funeral Home 905-828-8000 www.neweduk.com

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-15 published
VALLIERE, Bertha " Bert" (née BENNETT)
Passed away peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2006 at Saint Michael's Hospital in her 90th year. Bert, loving wife of the late Mauri. Beloved mother of Maureen (Michael) and Gaye (Robert). Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Sarah, Aaron and Patrick. Devoted great-grandmother of Justine. Bert will be sadly missed by all of her family and Friends. Cremation. A celebration of Bert's life will be held on Sunday, April 9, 2006 at 20 Bellefair Ave. at 2: 00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Chester Village would be appreciated by the family.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-29 published
STEVENSON, Ivy Bessie " Stevie"
Peacefully at Extendicare Scarborough, on Monday, March 27, 2006 in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Howat. Loving mother of Peggy BENNETT, Helen COLES and her husband Dennis, John and his wife Joan, and Jean LITTLE. Cherished Gran to Rob, Peter, Vivienne, Lorraine and Darren. Great-Gran to Kyle, Lauren, Alice, Benjamin, Anna, Samantha and Natasha. Ivy was an active member of the Church Of The Master for 30 years. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by family and Friends. A special thank you to the caring staff at Extendicare Scarborough. Visitation will be held at the Ogden Funeral Home, 4164 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough (east of Kennedy Rd.) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A private family service will be held. Cremation. If desired, memorial expressions to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-11 published
LINDSAY, Joseph▲ Robert▲
Peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2006 at Lakeview Manor, Beaverton. Joe LINDSAY of Beaverton was the beloved husband of the late June M. (BENNETT) LINDSAY. Dear father of the late Joseph P.R. LINDSAY and his late wife Dianne (MORRISON) LINDSAY. Loved grandfather of Joseph E. LINDSAY and Erin HARRIS, Susan▲ and Patrick SPENCE and Paul LINDSAY, all of Toronto. Great-grandfather of Maya SPENCE and Georgia LINDSAY. Joe▲ will be missed by all of his Friends and family. In his life he touched the hearts of many people and fond memories of him will last a lifetime. A private family interment will be held at the Stone Church Cemetery, Beaverton. The family would like to thank the staff at the Lakeview Manor and Doctor Gerry LAUDANSKI for all of the love and care they provided to Joe during his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ladies Auxiliary of Lakeview Manor or to a charity of your choice through the Mangan Funeral Home, Beaverton (705-426-5777).

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-14 published
ROOKE, Terence David " Terry"
At the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Lorraine (née BERTA.) Loving father of David ROOKE and his wife Josephine of Campbellville, Patrick ROOKE and his wife Joanne, Sara PAQUIN and her husband Doug all of Mississauga, Lori D'ORTENZIO and her husband Sam of Ancaster and Robert FOOTE and his wife Lisa of Burlington. Loving grandfather of many grandchildren and one great-grand_son. Dear brother of Patricia FRIESEN and her husband Ben and Laurie BENNETT all of Winnipeg. Terry will also be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. Visitation at Smith's Funeral Home, 485 Brant Street, (one block north of City Hall) Burlington (905-632-3333) on Monday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at 1 p.m. Cremation. If desired, expressions of sympathy to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-17 published
BENNETT, Diane (née MIRON)
Peacefully at home in Mississauga with her family on Good Friday, April 14, 2006. Born May 5, 1938, Diane was the beloved wife of Robert; dedicated mother of Michael and his wife Susan; sister of Susan and her husband Peter; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother Paul and parents Jim and Evelyn. Will be sadly missed by family and Friends but remembered with a smile and gratitude for having had her be a part of our lives. Family and Friends will be received at Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, (2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario) on Wednesday, April 19 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and at Walas Funeral Home, (130 Main Street, Brighton, Ontario) on Thursday, April 20 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral and interment will be at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church (98 County Road 5 - formerly Wooler Road, Wooler, Ontario - Exit 522 (County Road 40) North from Hwy. 401) on Friday, April 21 at 3 p.m., with reception to follow. Donations in Diane's memory to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation's Gastrointestinal (pancreatic) Cancer Research Fund would be appreciated.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-19 published
BENNETT, Doris▲▼ Jean
Peacefully on April 17th, 2006 in her 76th year, the family announces the passing of their Mom and Grams Bear at Peel Manor Nursing Home in Brampton. Loving mother to Nancy CHRISTIE and her husband Charlie, Bob and his wife Kathy. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Lisa, Alison CHRISTIE and Samantha BENNETT. Cremation has taken place and a private service will be held for family and Friends. If desired, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-19 published
BENNETT, Stan
Quietly passed away at North York General Hospital on April 16th, 2006. He will be sadly missed by his wife Ann, married 51 years, children Lea, Holly and Ian, son-in-law Rob and daughter-in-law Nancy, grandchildren Kyle, Dana, Emma, Reed, Hannah, Clare and Amy. Special thanks to the palliative care staff at North York General Hospital. Family and Friends may call on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street (at Goulding, south of Steeles). A Celebration of His Life will be held in the chapel on Saturday, April 22nd at 11: 00 a.m. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, would be appreciated. Condolences www.rskane.ca

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-21 published
HULL, Bonnie Heather
Peacefully with her family at her side, on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, after a lengthy illness. Bonnie, dearly beloved wife of Gord and loving mother of Nathan, Ryan, and Tabitha. Loving daughter of Susan and the late Jack WEBER, and daughter-in-law of Betty and the late Leo HULL. Sister-in-law of Georgina and Dave BENNETT. Sister of Russell and his wife Cory, Kenny, Danny, and Tema. Aunt of Doug BENNETT, Sandra WHITMORE, Carly and Brett WEBER, and the late Jason BENNETT. A Celebration of Bonnie's Life will be held at the Apsley Community Chapel, 299 McFadden Road, Apsley, on Saturday, April 22, at 1 p.m. If desired, condolences to the family, directions to the church, and donations to the Apsley Community Chapel may be made at www.CommunityAlternative.ca or by calling Community Alternative Funeral Home at 705-742-1875.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-27 published
BENNETT, David
Passed away, at his residence, on Monday, April 24, 2006, David BENNETT of Penetanguishene, in his 71st year. Dear father of David BENNETT of Welland, Tina BENNETT and her husband Dan GREGOIRE of Penetanguishene, Kim and her husband Kevin BRANT of North Carolina, Theresa BENNETT of Welland. Loving grandpa of Tristan WATERING, Allanna CRUISE and Brett BENNETT. Brother of Mildred BENNETT. Dear friend of Wally BOYER of Midland. Cremation has taken place. If desired, memorial donations to the Midland Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Penetanguishene Funeral Home, 155 Main Street, Penetanguishene, Ontario. L9M 1L7.

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BENNETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-27 published
MATHER, Doris Maud
Born September 28, 1919 in Brampton, Ontario. Passed away from heart failure at The Residence on Garrison Road, Fort Erie, Ontario on April 25, 2006. Predeceased by her siblings Gladys, Brampton, 1919, Irwin (Dorothy), Toronto, 1972, and Lloyd (Jo), Lakeport in 2002. She is lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews: Lloyd and Linda MATHER, Thornhill, Alan and Sheila MATHER, Toronto, Betty and John BENNETT, Norwood, Gordon MATHER, Calgary and John MATHER of Fort Saskatchewan. Doris is also survived by ten great-nieces and nephews: Laura, Karen, Stephen, Sarah (Davyd FUNK), Aimee, Adam, Lindsay and Jeffrey MATHER and Chris (Carol) and Gordon (Natasha) BENNETT. She deeply loved her great-great-nieces and nephews, Erika and Meleah BENNETT and Nathan and Liam FUNK. Doris▲ leaves many Friends in Fort Erie, especially Karen ELLY, her dearly loved, wonderful, unofficial caregiver who made her last years pleasant and easy with her loving care and Stella HARDIE who was always there to help. Miss MATHER came to Fort Erie in 1949 following three years teaching in Waterford. She taught Home Economics at Fort Erie High School for almost thirty years, retiring in 1977. She loved to travel, cook, do needlework, garden, read mysteries, take pictures and spoil her family. Over her life she cared selflessly for many Friends and relatives. Benner Funeral Services, 1105 Benner Ave., Fort Erie (905-871-0444) entrusted with arrangements. A celebration of Doris' life will be held on Saturday, April 29th with visitation from 1: 00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. followed by a service of remembrance and a reception. Doris will be cremated and her ashes will be interred in the family plot in Brampton at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.

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