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BILENKI o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-03-27 published
PEARSON, Clifford
Peacefully with his family at his side at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Friday, March 24, 2006. Cliff PEARSON of Owen Sound in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Sharon (née OSBORNE.) Dear father of Diane and her husband John BILENKI of Kitchener, Heather and her husband Geoff WAITE of Walkerton and Thomas at home. Sadly missed by four grandchildren Natasha, Tyler, Austin and Conner. son of Hilda and the late Thomas PEARSON. Son-in-law of Louise and her husband Jack WHITLOCK. Also survived by a brother Stuart PEARSON and his wife Grace of Port Hope, a niece Connie and a nephew Tony. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home 376-3710 for visiting on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday afternoon at 1: 30 p.m. with Rev. Ralph SCHMIDT officiating. Interment, Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at: www.tannahill.com

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BILES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-06-01 published
WYNN, Celia " Toots" (née TAIT/TAITE/TATE) (May 9, 1922-May 31, 2006)
Celia WYNN (née TAIT/TAITE/TATE) - peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Fosterbrooke Long Term Care Facility, Newcastle, on Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in her 85th year. Beloved and loving wife of J. Arthur WYNN for 62 years. Devoted and proud mother of Francine WYNN and Emily WYNN, both of Toronto, and the late Marcia BILES. Missed by her treasured grandchildren Chloe FRASER of Toronto, and Jessie, Bryony, and Rachel BILES, all of England, and her special friend and son-in-law Peter BILES. Dear sister of William TAIT/TAITE/TATE (Bess) of Edmonton, Jack TAIT (Pat) of Saskatoon, and Helen MAHON (George) of Hamilton. Sister-in-law of Geoffrey WYNN (Joan.) Friends may call at the Newcastle Funeral Home, 386 Mill St. S. (exit 440, just north of the 401 at the lights, (1-877-987-3964) on Friday, June 2, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in St. George's Anglican Church, (Mill and Edward Streets, Newcastle), on Saturday, June 3, at 12: 00 noon. Interment, Bond head Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations in Toots' memory to the Alzheimer's Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Foster Parents Plan. (Expressions of sympathy may be made on-line through www.newcastlefuneralhome.com.)

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BILIC o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-06 published
SURTEES, Vivienne (née PALMER)
Born March 30, 1932 in Broken Hill, Australia, died Friday, February 3, 2006, peacefully in her sleep after a short illness. Beloved wife of Bruce Venn SURTEES, loving mother of Adrienne (Ante BILIC) and Kathryn. She was adored by her three grandchildren Andrew, Madeleine and Alexis. Vivienne will be greatly missed by her niece Cassie in Australia and her many Friends in Dallas, Texas and Toronto. Vivienne and Bruce came to Canada from Sydney, Australia on their honeymoon in 1954. The Book Cellar of Toronto and Shakespeare Beethoven and Co. of Scottsdale, Arizona and Dallas, Texas were her life's work. Vivienne was a constant reader, passionate about her garden and created beautiful smocked dresses and knitted sweaters for her grandchildren. Bruce and Adrienne would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Albert KURSHEN for his incredible compassion and kindness. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East) from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 7. A service will follow in the chapel at 11 o'clock. Donations to the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care, Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X5 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 20 Holly Street, Suite 101, Toronto, Ontario M4S 3B1 would be greatly appreciated.

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BILICKI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-18 published
BILICKI, Joseph
Peacefully at St. Joseph's Health Centre on Monday, January 16, 2006 at the age of 77. Husband of Stana for 52 years. Dear father to Marishka and her husband Mario PAGLIARO, and Matilda and her husband Stephen WALKER. Loving grandfather to Paul and Lisa PAGLIARO and Elisha, Isabel, and Charlie WALKER. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, on Friday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Peace Church, 3914 Bloor St. W. on Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 10: 30 a.m. Entombment Park Lawn Mausoleum.

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BILJAK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-22 published
COVINO, Salvatore
Passed away peacefully, in his 64th year, surrounded by his family, following a long and courageous battle, on Thursday, April 20, 2006, at 2: 35 p.m. Loved husband of Doreen and loving father of Kristian (Elizabeth,) Elizabeth (Thomas) BILJAK, Mark, Luke and Livia. Proud and loving "Nonno" to Sebastian, Angelina and Marcus. Sadly missed by brothers Rino and Peppino and family and Friends in Canada, Italy, Australia and England. Resting at the Ward Funeral Home "Brampton Chapel", 52 Main Street South (Hwy. 10), Brampton, from 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday morning at 9: 15 a.m. at Saint Anne's Roman Catholic Church, 115 Vodden St. Brampton, followed by cremation. On-line condolences may be sent to salvatore.covino@wardfh.com

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BILKES o@ca.on.brant.brantford.the_expositor 2006-03-16 published
OTTEN, Hendrik
At Shalom Manor, Grimsby; Hendrik OTTEN formerly of St. George, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 15, 2006, in his 91st year; beloved father of Lambert and Carolyn OTTEN, Cope OTTEN, Grace and Jim GARDNER, Sherry and Joe GIBBONS grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; also survived by three sisters in Holland, sister-in-law Johanna KOEKOEK and brother-in-law John JONKMAN. Hendrik was predeceased by his wife Harmke (Amy) in 1996 and Cope's wife Gwyneth in 2002, one brother and five sisters in Holland. Friends will be received at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River Street North, Paris on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be conducted by Rev L. BILKES at Ebenezer Free Reformed Church, Weirs Lane, West Flamborough on Friday, March 17 at 2: 00 p.m. Interment St. George Cemetery. Donations to Shalom Manor, in lieu of flowers, will be gratefully appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Wm. Kipp 442-3061.

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BILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-08 published
BERNARDO, Olive Irene (née RYCKMAN)
Peacefully at University Hospital surrounded by her family on Friday, July 7, 2006 in her 76th year. Beloved wife of Albert BERNARDO for 46 years. Loving mother of Heather (Noel) Arseneault, Eugene (Deborah) BERNARDO, Terry (Al) BECHAUD, Nick (Judy) BERNARDO and their daughter Kaelyn. Cherished grandmother of Richard (Cheryl) DUIN, Douglas DUIN and companion Lana, Roy (Basia) LEBLANC, Cindy (Don) BILL, Brian (Heather) BERNARDO, Michelle (Kevin) BERNARDO- BELL and their families. Olive will be survived by three sisters. The family will receive Friends and relatives at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell), London, for visitation on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. Interment of cremation at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be gratefully appreciated. On-line condolences are available through www.memorial-funeral.ca

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BILLARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-30 published
SUITOR, Lulu (née HAMILTON)
At the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Sunday, May 28th, 2006, Mrs. Lulu SUITOR of Chatham in her 84th year. Loving daughter of the late Spencer and Edna HAMILTON. Loving companion of Vincent MARCHAND. Loving mother of Joanne NEVIN of Blenheim, Linda STREET, Sandra ROOKE and her husband Brian, Brenda SAINT_JOHN and John BARYLEWICZ, and Greg SAINT_JOHN, all of Chatham. Loving step-mother of Ken and Lana HINDLEY of Union, Lynda SUITOR of Saint Thomas, Paul and Jeannie SUITOR of Grand Bend, and Angie and Raymond BILLARD of Chatham. Survived by her dear sisters Hazel GLENDENNING of Blenheim, Dorothy CHEPEKA of Chatham, Barbara PAVELSON of Alberta, and Doris LEESK of Texas, and brothers Pat HAMILTON of Thunder Bay, Tom HAMILTON and his wife Donna of St. Lukes Bay, John HAMILTON and his wife Sharron of Chatham, Beverly HAMILTON and his wife Kelly of Wallaceburg. Also survived by her sister-in-law Anne HAMILTON of Nova Scotia. She will be fondly remembered by her seventeen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. SUITOR is predeceased by her late husband Percy SUITOR (1990,) her sister Mary McAULEY, and brothers Richard and James HAMILTON. Lulu was a bridal consultant at Artistic Ladies Wear, a member of the Women of the Moose, and an Avon representative for over 40 years -- Presidents Club. Family and Friends are invited to the Alexander Funeral Home, 245 Wellington West, Chatham (519) 352-2710 on Wednesday, May 31st from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral for Mrs. SUITOR will be conducted from the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, June 1st, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Michael BROOKS of St. Andrew's United Church officiating. Friends planning an expression of remembrance are asked to consider Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society. Family and Friends may send on-line condolences at www.alexanderfuneralhome.ca

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BILLES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-04 published
Turned opportunity into illustrious career
By Norris McDONALD, Toronto Star, Page G1
Len COATES, who died of cancer a week ago today at 69, made an amazing contribution to motorsport and automotive journalism. But it was due more to opportunism than idealism.
COATES simply saw a growing interest in cars and racing that wasn't being reflected adequately by the media; he jumped in to fill the void and to create a reputation for himself, all at the same time.
"When I graduated from Ryerson (in the mid-1960s), I got a job at the old Toronto Telegram," he told me once. "I wasn't particularly interested in motorsport at that point but I saw that they had a guy writing a freelance racing column once a week. They were paying him $25.
"I said to them -- mainly because I liked the idea of an extra 25 bucks every week -- 'Hey, I can do better than that,' and the sports editor at the time, Scott YOUNG, said, 'Go ahead.' That's how I got started."
The rest, as they say, is history. Len went on to write many racing stories for the Tely, was editor of Canadian Track and Traffic and World of Wheels magazines, became Canada's first full-time auto racing writer and columnist (for the Star, naturally) and created a public relations firm to promote the sport.
("I can get you 30 minutes with Denny Hulme at the Holiday Inn in Oshawa," he'd say. Or, "Come and have breakfast with Jackie Stewart," or, "Hey, let's you and me and John Cordts go find a bar.")
He also wrote a book, Challenge: The Story of Canadian Road Racing, published in 1970.
He kick-started the careers of any number of young Canadian racers. He'd write stories about them and then he'd go out and knock on the doors of prospective sponsors to get some financial support for them.
He'd even wander into the electronic field on occasion. He did pit reporting work at national and international races for both the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and CTV networks.
When the Canadian Tire Indy car team took flight in the 1980s (Jacques Villeneuve Sr. was the driver), guess who owner David BILLES hired as team spokesman? Why, Len COATES, of course.
There are those who say that without him, the first two or three induction galas of the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in the early 1990s simply wouldn't have happened. He did the research on the inductees, wrote the scripts and organized those evenings.
And he played a large part in making the inaugural Molson Indy Toronto the smashing success that it was, too.
He is also a guy who had four official marriages and four unofficial ones, which means he was not standing around marking time.
Needless to say, he was a guy who burned the candle at both ends. One of his favourite expressions was: "If I had known I was going to live this long, I wouldn't have treated my body like a theme park."
And just about everybody I talked to this week about their favourite Len COATES story would start it by saying: "I don't think you'll be able to put this in a family newspaper."
But that's what made Lenny unique: he could sometimes be frustrating to be around, but there was never a dull moment.
One time we were in Indianapolis together. On an earlier trip, I'd made the acquaintance of a young lady named Mary Copeland.
She'd agreed to drive us out to the Indiana State Fairgrounds but she didn't take kindly to the government telling her how to run her life.
Because that same government was starting to tell its citizens to buckle up, Mary had, naturally, cut the seatbelts out of her car.
So Len gets in the back seat and can't find the seatbelts. He gets quite upset. "I can't ride in a car without seatbelts!" he wails.
"What if we have an accident and I'm killed? The headline will say, 'Automotive safety writer dies in car crash without seatbelt.'"
Enjoy the walk, says Mary.
He thinks for moment. Why spend good money on a cab ride to a car race when it can be put to better use on things like cigarettes and white wine?
So he borrows my necktie, attaches one end to the door handle and holds the other end tight down by his side.
This leaves the tie stretched right across his lap. It isn't a seatbelt by any stretch of the imagination but it does make him feel better.
Readers of Wheels will recall a glowing tribute to Len that was written a few weeks ago by his old pal, Jim KENZIE. I've tried to fill in some blanks. Here's what others had to say about him:
Jackie Stewart, three-time World Driving Champion:
"He was a fine journalist and a great enthusiast of our sport and a first-class ambassador both for motorsport and Canada as he travelled the world of racing. He was great company and had a wonderful sense of humour."
Rod Campbell, motorsport entrepreneur:
"We were in Brazil for a Formula One race in 1978 and Len was sunning himself on Ipanima Beach. The parade of beautiful women was astonishing. Len sat up straight as one particularly gorgeous lady sauntered past. He was still watching her when someone nearby yelled that Len's wallet was being stolen. Sure enough, she had been 'bait' and she quickly disappeared across the road with her accomplice.
"Len got the wallet and credit cards back but his money was gone. Although he was angry about the theft, Len still let it be known that since he'd had the pleasure of seeing 'the girl from Ipanima,' the day hadn't been a total loss."
Horst Kroll, Can-Am champion, friend:
"In 1977, I was racing in the rain at St-Jovite. I had rain tires but only three dry tires. If it stopped raining, I was going to be in trouble. Len told me before the race that if it stopped raining and started to dry up, I should find the puddles and drive through them to cool down the tires. Every time I came around, he was standing by the pit wall pointing to puddles and waving his arms to urge me to drive through them.
"You know, you're racing and you're busy and you can forget that and I really appreciated him reminding me. I finished third that day and it was all because of him."
F. David Stone, retired Toyota executive and former auto racing publicist:
"He had immense energy and could be incredibly creative. Once, when he was editor of World of Wheels magazine and a new model-year Mustang came out, he wanted to find out what the kids thought of it. So we took one over to my alma mater, East York Collegiate, and I stood across the street with a long lens camera and snapped pictures of him interviewing kids about the new Mustang.
"Young people talking about a young car. It was brilliant."
Sid Priddle, media manager of Grand Prix Edmonton and first media manager of the Molson Indy Toronto:
"At the first Molson Indy, there was a management meeting every morning at 6 o'clock.
"Everybody was expected to be there, and on time. Len could never seem to make it. He'd wander in at 6: 20 a.m., or 6:35.
"Finally, Brent Imlach, who was in charge, said: 'Len, this meeting starts at 6 o'clock.'
"Len looked at him with a straight face and said: 'Until I started to work here, I never knew there were two 6 o'clocks in a day'."
Dan Proudfoot, motorsport columnist for Carguide magazine and long-time racing reporter for the Toronto Sun:
"He was the first sports reporter to cover auto racing like a sport -- not like some of the freelancers at the time who were enamoured with it and wanted to be part of the scene.
"Len was just very professional in the way he conducted himself."
Gary Magwood, driving instructor, retired car racer, friend:
"Funny, articulate, a great guy."
Bill Brack, three-time Canadian Driving Champion:
"I knew Len COATES for 40 years. I'm sure there are many Canadian racers who have stories in their scrapbooks that were written by him. If you were any good, he wrote about you.
"And he had that interest, that passion, right to the end.
"I went to see him Saturday at noon. I told him there was a great story about historic Formula Atlantic in the latest issue of Vintage Motorsport magazine.
"He asked me to get him a copy, that he wanted to read it.
"Nine hours later, he died."
A memorial service for Len COATES will be held today at 1 p.m. at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Ave. W., at the corner of Lascelles Blvd., four blocks west of Yonge St.

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BILLETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-02 published
BILLETT, Juanita
In loving memory of Juanita BILLETT who passed into God's hands July 2, 1998.
May the winds of love blow softly
And whisper so you'll hear
That we'll always love and miss you
And wish you still were here.
Sadly missed and forever loved by Don, Lynn, Cindi and families.

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BILLETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-18 published
MONK, Harold Lisney
81, of Spring Hill, Florida, went to be with the Lord, the morning of Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at Evergreen Woods Rehab Center in Spring Hill. He was born in Port Credit, Ontario, October 20, 1924, the son of Harry MONK and Violet TRUSLER. He attended Port Credit High School. He served in the Canadian Navy, stationed at Halifax, Nova Scotia. He started his career at Sangamo Electric, where he met his future wife, Doreen. He then worked with Sun Life of Canada before landing a position with South Bend Lathe. It would be a company that would take him from Canada to Luxembourg, and then to the United States. He devoted 33½ years to the company, climbing to the position of Vice President of Marketing. He was an avid sailor, wood boat owner/enthusiast, and decoy collector. He loved the outdoors, Northern Michigan and Lake Charlevoix. After retiring he and his wife summered for years in Boyne City/Horton Bay. He was a member of the Masonic Order, Quinte/St. Alban's Lodge No. 620 in Toronto. A big part of his life was Saint Martin's Episcopal Church of Hudson, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Doreen Grace (BILLETT) of Spring Hill; son, Christopher L. (Georganna) MONK of Boyne City, Michigan; daughter, Laurie Ann ROETTGER of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; sister, Betty (Don) LANDONI of Fergus, Ontario; granddaughters, Jennifer (Andrew SCHROEDER) MONK- REISING of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and Madilyn E. ROETTGER of Lambertville, New Jersey; and great-granddaughter, Viola E. SCHROEDER of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. A memorial service to celebrate Harold's life is planned for 3: 00 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2006 at Saint Martin's Episcopal Church in Hudson. It was Harold's wish that contributions be made to the Shriner's Children's Hospital in Tampa or Saint Martin's Episcopal Church.

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BILLEWICZ o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-09-10 published
MacRAE, Paulina (née RESENDES)
Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital on Saturday, September 9, 2006, Mrs. Paulina MacRAE, at the age of 47. Beloved wife of Marcus. Loving mother of Cameron and D.R. (1993). Cherished daughter of Antonio and Paulina RESENDES and daughter-in-law of Barbara and Donald (1986) MacRAE. Dear sister of Tony and wife Isabel, Augusto and wife Monica. Sister-in-law of Aeneas MacRAE and Julia BILLEWICZ. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews; Christine, Michelle, Marc, Mateus, Noah and Madison. Special thanks to all our neighbours and Friends for their love and support and to Dr. WALSH and the nursing staff at Parkwood Palliative Care. Visitation will be held in the Needham Funeral Home (520 Dundas Street, London) on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass Tuesday, September 12th at 11 a.m. at Saint_Justin's Roman Catholic Church (855 Jalna Blvd.) Private family interment. In Paula's memory, donations may be made to the Children's Hospital.

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BILLING o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-13 published
BOOS, Donald F. " Don"
A resident of Port Glasgow, Donald BOOS passed away at Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Sunday, November 12, 2006 at the age of 78. Born in Sandwich South Township, son of the late Joseph and Minnie (RIDSDALE) BOOS. Beloved husband of Ruth (ANDERSON) BOOS for 52 years. Dear father of Lynda PANDUR and her husband Craig of London, and Donna McLAREN and her husband Jack of LaSalle. Grandfather of Aaron PANDUR and Erik McLAREN. Brother of Pearl SWEET of Essex, Ona and Ivan REEB of Essex, and the late Joseph BOOS, Bernard BOOS, Violet BOOS, Mary TONG, and Rosemarie BILLING. Son-in-law of Mrs. Helen ANDERSON of Port Glasgow and her late husband William. Brother-in-law of Carson and Glenny ANDERSON of R.R.#1 Muirkirk, Allan and Barbara ANDERSON of R.R.#2 Muirkirk, and Jean BOOS of Essex. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Donald retired after 30 years of service as a Police Officer with the London Police Services. Family will receive Friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown on Monday from 2: 00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. with The Rev. Stephen DEMITROFF officiating. Interment in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Howard Township. Donations by cheque to the Church of the Redeemer (Anglican), Four Counties Health Services Foundation, or the Canadian Diabetes Association (London Branch) would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

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BILLING o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-16 published
JACKSON, Bev (1939-2006)
Peacefully at Wellington Terrace, Elora on Tuesday, February 14, 2006. Beloved mother of Jeff DARNELL (Lisa) and David DARNELL (Jessica) and grandmother of Hannah, Jacob and Kieran. Dear sister of Bob JACKSON (Fay) and Marg ALLCOCK. Aunt of Paul (Daymis) ALLCOCK, Tracey (Chris) BILLING, Tina (Brian) BROWN and Andrea JACKSON. Great-aunt of Kiara, Mikayla, Eric and Alex. Bev was an R.N. and sang with The Sweet Adelines and The Over Tones in Guelph. She was a great lover of music and was an accomplished pianist. She will be missed by many. Visitation at Smith's Funeral Home, 485 Brant Street (one block north of City Hall), Burlington (905-632-3333) on Saturday, February 18, 2006 from 12 p.m. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Terrace Home for Seniors, P.O. Box 70, Elora N0B 1S0 would be greatly appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com

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BILLING o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-27 published
KING, Brian Douglas
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of family and Friends on April 25, 2006, after a courageous and inspirational battle with cancer. For 21 years, the loving husband and best friend of Elena KING (SOLDERA,) he will be deeply missed and forever in her heart. Predeceased by his parents, the late Margaret KING and George Robert "Bob" KING of Kincardine, Ontario and devoted son-in-law of Nicola SOLDERA and the late Alma SOLDERA. Brian, who was 58 years young, will be sadly missed by his sister Cathy STRIKE and her husband Jim, sister Ruth and her partner Eric, and brother-in-law Lidio SOLDERA and his wife Netti. A proud uncle to all his nieces and nephews, Stephen STRIKE (Tracy,) Christine STRIKE, Joanne HERRIMAN (T.R.,) Carolyn SKINNER (Don,) Sabrina STRONG, and Ashley, Sandra and Nicholas SOLDERA. Brian also had many wonderful Friends and in particular his long time Friends of 40 years, Craig "Hutch" HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON and Elizabeth SMEDEMA who were always there for him and Elena through this sometimes difficult journey. Brian was also extremely grateful for the love and support of special and dear Friends Sue BILLING, Maria PIASENTIN, Lucy and Mike LANGSTAFF, Frank and Marie PERRI and the members of the Greater Toronto Area Prowler Club. Brian truly enjoyed and was always thankful for the simple pleasures in life, family, Friends, good food, and a Sunday drive in his Prowler visiting Friends. He worked for Nortel Networks for 34 years before retiring in 2000 and enjoyed spending time on a variety of remodelling projects and travelling. Very special thanks to Dr. David HEDLEY and Shahnaz BASIRI of Princess Margaret Hospital and Doctor Vincent MAIDA of Etobicoke General Hospital whose wonderful care and compassion will always be remembered. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 4671 Highway 7 (west of Pine Valley Dr.), Woodbridge, Ontario, 905-851-9100, on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30 between 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral will be held at St. Clare of Assisi Church in Woodbridge, Ontario on Monday, May 1st at 10: 00 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. As your expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, a donation to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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BILLINGER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-06-07 published
BILLINGER, Norman Russell
Passed away, on his own terms, Friday, June 2, 2006, after a lengthy illness, at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, Ontario. Born in Toronto on September 30, 1930, he was the loving and much loved husband of Doris (née WATSON) for 56 years. A true father to his children, Chris, Cindy, and Steve, he will be remembered always. A loving fatherin-law to Bill, Paul and Hilary. He was a proud grandfather and great grandfather. Served proudly with the Toronto Metropolitan Police Force from 1959 for 20 years. Retired in 1991 after 20 years with the Ontario Government. In his life, Norm was a master carpenter, an electrical engineer, a cabinet maker and an avid hobbyist. All that he crafted was beautiful and built to last. A celebration of the man and his life will be held with his family and Friends on Thursday, June 8th at 1: 00 p.m.at Jardine Funeral Home, 8 Princes' St. W., Fenelon Falls. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice. Please, no black attire. Online condolences and donations can be made at www.jardinefuneralhomes.com

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BILLINGER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-18 published
MacMASTER, Valerie June Rose (née COCHRANE)
Unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep, on Wednesday, January 4th, 2006, in her 64th year. Beloved mother of Robin Valerie MacMASTER and Pamela Wendy ROBINSON and dear grandmother of six. Much loved sister of Al COCHRANE and Irene BILLINGER (née COCHRANE) and husband Ralph. Predeceased by her beloved mother Gladys COCHRANE (née RICE) and father Albert COCHRANE. Survived by loving aunts Olive RICE in West Sussex, England and Nellie McMEEKIN (née COCHRANE) of Bolsover, Ontario and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased also by Gramps Lorne MacMASTER. Cherished by Helen Irene MacMASTER. Sadly missed by Robert MacMASTER and siblings Lorne and his wife Ellie, Jimmy and Connie. Special thanks to the Neighbourhood Info Centre. Valerie will be very sadly missed by all. Family and Friends may call at the Pine Hills Visitation, Chapel and Reception Centre on Thursday, January 19, 2006, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Funeral service immediately following. Interment and reception also at Pine Hills.

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BILLINGHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-21 published
CAMPBELL, Josephine "Jo" (née DOUTHWRIGHT)
(Retired employee of 27 years service at Canada Post)
On Thursday, January 19, 2006 she joined her loving sister Jean. Dear mother to Phyllis TOMLINSON (Arthur) and Cheryl BILLINGHAM (Bill ROBINSON.) Cherished grandmother to Josie, Cheryl, Robin, Michael, Jim, Traci, Brian, Kathy, Norma, Bruce, Cassie and Billy. Doting great-grandmother to 23. Predeceased by her parents Walter and Mary DOUTHWRIGHT, and her siblings. Jo will be missed by all who knew her. A special thank you to the staff of Leisureworld O'Connor for their excellent care. Visitation will be held at the "Scarborough Chapel" of McDougall and Brown, 2900 Kingston Road, (east of St. Clair Ave. E.) on Sunday, January 22 from 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Monday at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

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BILLINGHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-27 published
BILLINGHAM, Florence May (formerly SCOWCROFT)
Peacefully at Altamont Nursing Home on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Richard SCOWCROFT and the late William BILLINGHAM. Dearly loved mother of Dennis BILLINGHAM and his wife Pat; Sam SCOWCROFT and his wife Marilyn, and the late Margery WILLIS and her husband Don. Survived by her brother Cecil KLINCK. Dear Hammy of 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the "Scarborough Chapel" of McDougall and Brown, 2900 Kingston Road (one block east of St. Clair Ave. E.), 416-267-4656 on Sunday, January 29, 2006 from 2-5 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, January 30, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated. The family wishes to thank the staff at Altamont Nursing Home for their wonderful care over the years. On line condolences are available through www.mcdbrown-scarb.ca

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BILLINGHURST o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-04-25 published
GAYFER, Margaret▼ Isabel▼ (December▼ 25, 1925-April 20, 2006)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret on April 20, 2006 at the Toronto General Hospital. Margaret, Loving▼ sister of the late James M. GAYFER and the late Elizabeth "Betty" SHORT. Dear sister-in-law of Sheila GAYFER of Lindsday. "Aunt Marg" to Jim and John GAYFER, Deidre (BOUTILIER), Vivian and late David SHORT. Great▼ aunt of Jordan BILLINGHURST, David and John BOUTILIER, Sarah GAYFER, Devon (Davies), David, James and Daniel GAYFER, Kachina▼ and Awna TEXEIRA, Shannon (BENTLEY,) Erin (McNAMARA) and Katie SHORT. Great-great▼ aunt of Destiny and Ethan BILLINGHURST and Oliver WELLS. Margaret▼ served as Editor of two Maclean-Hunter publications, and in doing so was one of the first female editors with the publisher. Her career also included stints at the Star Weekly Magazine, the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, the Ontario Ministry of Education and the International Council for Adult Education. Margaret's love of traveling and her passion for learning made her a tireless promotor of literacy and education around the world, particularly where it concerned women's issues. Margaret will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. Friends will be received at The Cardinal Funeral Home "Earle Elliott" Chapel, 715 Dovercourt Road (Ossington Subway - Delaware exit) on Friday, April 28 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Margaret's life will be held at Church of the Redeemer (162 Bloor Street W. at Avenue Road) on Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association of Canada (1-800-616-8816) would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.cardinalfuneralhomes.com

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BILLINGHURST o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-04-26 published
GAYFER, Margaret▲ Isabel▲ (December▲ 25, 1925-April 20, 2006)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret on April 20, 2006 at the Toronto General Hospital. Margaret, Loving▲ sister of the late James M. GAYFER and the late Elizabeth "Betty" SHORT. Dear sister-in-law of Sheila GAYFER of Lindsday. "Aunt Marg" to Jim and John GAYFER, Deidre (BOUTILIER), Vivian and late David SHORT. Great▲ aunt of Jordan BILLINGHURST, David and John BOUTILIER, Sarah GAYFER, Devon (Davies), David, James and Daniel GAYFER, Kachina▲ and Awna TEXEIRA, Shannon (BENTLEY,) Erin (McNAMARA) and Katie SHORT. Great-great▲ aunt of Destiny and Ethan BILLINGHURST and Oliver WELLS. Margaret▲ served as Editor of two Maclean-Hunter publications, and in doing so was one of the first female editors with the publisher. Her career also included stints at the Star Weekly Magazine, the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, the Ontario Ministry of Education and the International Council for Adult Education. Margaret's love of traveling and her passion for learning made her a tireless promotor of literacy and education around the world, particularly where it concerned women's issues. Margaret will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. Friends will be received at The Cardinal Funeral Home "Earle Elliott" Chapel, 715 Dovercourt Road (Ossington Subway - Delaware exit) on Friday, April 28 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Margaret's life will be held at Church of the Redeemer (162 Bloor Street W. at Avenue Road) on Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association of Canada (1-800-616-8816) would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.cardinalfuneralhomes.com

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BILLINGHURST o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-08 published
BILLINGHURST, Muriel Ernestine (née ALDRIDGE)
In her 103rd year, passed away at Markhaven Home for Seniors, on Friday, January 6, 2006. Loving wife of Harold (predeceased), dear mother of George (predeceased) and Shirley LAW. Cherished grandmother to Bruce (Susan) LAW and Stephen (Antonia) LAW, and great-grandmother to Stephanie LAW. Interment of cremated remains at Pine Hills Cemetery at a later date. In Muriel's memory, the family would appreciate donations to the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Dr. WHITE/WHYTE and the staff of Markhaven for their loving care.

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BILLINGS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-05 published
POLESCHUK, Valentina
Peacefully at Meadow Park Retirement Home on Sunday, December 3rd, 2006 Mrs. Valentina POLESCHUK of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Paul POLESCHUK. Loving mother of Alex POLISHUK and the late Joan POLISHUK, Boris POLISHUK and his wife Marg all of London. Loving Baba of Shelly BILLINGS and her husband Ralph, Paul and his wife Claire, Steven and his wife Kathleen, Mark and Matthew all of London. Great-grandmother of Liam, Scott, and Sarah BILLINGS and Alex, Connor, and Brandon POLISHUK. Dear Sister of Alla, Jena, and Lyana. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m., at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, December 7th, 2006 at 10: 00 a.m. Interment, Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Valentina are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

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BILLINGS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-21 published
ROYLE, Dorothy
At the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Tuesday, December 19th, 2006 Miss Dorothy ROYLE of Chatham in her 69th year. Beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Violet (SHARP) ROYLE. Loving sister of Rev. Ernest ROYLE and his wife Carol of Brantford, Carol STUBBS and her husband Ron of Guelph, and Mrs. Pat McDERMOTT of Guelph. Dear aunt of Jean MULLIN and her husband Kevin, Janice SMITH and her husband Bill, Derek STUBBS, Janet BILLINGS and her husband Doug of London, and Heather QUINN and her husband John of Smithfalls. Dorothy is predeceased by her nephew Doug ROYLE. A Service of Remembrance for Miss ROYLE will be held on Friday, December 22nd, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. in the chapel of the Alexander Funeral Home with Pat MILLIKEN of Sprucedale United Church officiating. Cremation has taken place with interment to be held in Eastnor Cemetery, Tobermory, at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Alexander Funeral Home, 245 Wellington West, Chatham, (519) 352-2710. Friends planning an expression of remembrance are asked to consider the Sprucedale United Church or the Alzheimer's Society. Family and Friends may send on-line condolences at www.alexanderfuneralhome.ca

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BILLINGS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-10-04 published
ROSS, Mary Beatrice Graham (formerly BILLINGS)
Peacefully, in the company of her children, at the General Campus of the Ottawa Hospital on October 2, 2006 in her 88th year, after a lengthy illness following surgery in 2004. Mary was born in Kingston, Ontario, to Doctor Stanley and Beatrice GRAHAM and continued the family tradition of attending Queen's University. She was blessed in her marriages, first to Lt. Col. George Michael (Jim) BILLINGS who passed away in 1966, and then to Col. Richard (Dick) ROSS, who also predeceased her. She is survived by her devoted children, Rosemary, Jane (Ronald THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON) and Michael BILLINGS (Karen PHILLIPS,) her stepson Ken ROSS (Eileen,) stepdaughter Wendy EVES (Frank) and her sister, Barbara MUNRO. Her brother, Dr. Eric GRAHAM, predeceased her. She doted on her grandchildren, Robin BRENT (John), Alison BOOTH, Alexandra and Graham BILLINGS and Erin and Ian ROSS. Persuaded by her husband, Mary reluctantly became a high school teacher in 1961, teaching in Almonte, Germany, Sir Wilfrid Laurier in Ottawa and, lastly, Lisgar Collegiate, where she was an awesome Math teacher until she retired in 1978. She was the adored backbone of our family and will be deeply missed. A celebration of Mary's life will be held at St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, 125 MacKay Street, Ottawa, at 1: 00 p.m. on Friday, October 6th. Interment at Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston, at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry. No visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Interval House of Ottawa-Carleton, 55 Eccles Street, Ottawa, K1R 6S3 or St. Bartholomew's Church would be appreciated.

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BILLINGSLEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-16 published
SAYLOR, Donald
Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital on Friday, April 14th, 2006 after a long and courageous battle with cancer, Donald SAYLOR passed away, age 73 years. Dearly beloved husband for 52 years of Margaret (NICHOL.) Cherished father of Jennifer and son-in-law Terry TAILOR/TAYLOR of Wawa and Janice and son-in-law Rocky DIONNE of West Lorne. Proud and loving Grandpa to Chelsea and Kylie DIONNE and Jackson and Sam TAILOR/TAYLOR. Dear brother of Shirley BILLINGSLEY and brother-in-law of Joan JONES and Annette SAYLOR. Son-in-law of Olaf NICHOL. Predeceased by his brother Morley (1977). Also survived by 7 nephews and 2 nieces. Friends may call at the Needham Funeral Chapel, 520 Dundas Street, London (434-9141) on Tuesday, April 18th from 7-9 p.m. Service from the chapel on Wednesday, April 19th at 1 p.m. with Rev. Fred McKINNON officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Memorial donations to London Regional Cancer Centre or the Victorian Order of Nurses would be appreciated. Tributes may be left at www.mem.com

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BILLINGSLEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-14 published
LOCKE, Jean
Suddenly at home on June 12, 2006, Jean LOCKE of London, in her 65th year. Beloved wife of the late John LOCKE (2004.) Loving mother of Barbara and her husband Shawn BILLINGSLEY. Dear grandmother of Anastatia and Angelina. She will be sadly missed by her many family and Friends around the world. A memorial gathering will be held at the Needham Funeral Home (520 Dundas St.) on Thursday, June 15, 2006 from 7-9 p.m. A private family service will be held at a later date. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Liver Foundation would be appreciated. Tributes may be left at www.mem.com

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BILLINGSLEY o@ca.on.peterborough.north_monaghan.peterborough.the_peterborough_examiner 2006-02-28 published
BILLINGSLEY, John Richard " Jack"
Suddenly at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Monday, February 27, 2006 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Eileen. Dear brother of Joan and her husband Glen JOHNSON of Smith Twsp, Gary BILLINGSLEY of Campbellford and Wendy BILLINGSLEY of Peterborough. There will be a memorial service held at the Nisbett Funeral Home and Chapel, 600 Monaghan Rd. S., Peterborough on Thursday, March 2, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment of Cremated remains to follow at Rosemount Memorial Gardens. Reception will be held at the Nisbett Reception Centre following the Interment. Donations in memory of Jack may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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BILLINGTON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-06 published
BILLINGTON, Peter Harold
Peacefully at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy, on Thursday, May 4, 2006, Peter Harold BILLINGTON, formerly of London in his 69th year. Husband of Marilyn BILLINGTON. Only child of the late Harold and Dorothy BILLINGTON. Father of Garth BILLINGTON of Toronto and Karen (Brian HUDSON) BILLINGTON of Hillsboro, Oregon. Brother-in-law of Craig and Joan SMITH of Wallaceburg. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Tuesday, May 9th, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated. A special thank you to the staff at Strathmere Lodge for their compassionate care of Peter over the years.

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