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BRIGHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-09 published
SCOTT, Grace I. (née MASON)
At Huronlea Home for the Aged, Brussels on Wednesday, November 8, 2006, Grace I. SCOTT formerly of Roxboro, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Samuel SCOTT. Loving mother of Ken SCOTT and his wife Marina BRASH- SCOTT of Roxboro (R.R.#2, Seaforth.) Fondly remembered by her granddaughter Jen SCOTT, at home. Loved sister of Gladys ALEXANDER of Huronview, Clinton. Also survived by two nephews and a niece. Predeceased by her daughter Lois SCOTT, her parents William and Margaret (BRIGHAM) MASON, sisters Mae CAMPBELL (Storey) and Ella MASON, a niece and nephew. Family will receive Friends at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Northside United Church, 54 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Saturday, November 11 at 2 p.m. Rev. John GOULD will officiate. Interment Maitlandbank Cemetery, Seaforth. Memorial donations to Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation or Northside United Church appreciated. Condolences at www.whitneyribeyfuneralhome.com

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BRIGHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-01 published
THORNTON, Hugh Richard
Loving and adored father, kind and devoted husband to Bardie, Hugh passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on October 25, 2006 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on February 4, 1929, in Woodstock, Ontario, to Jessie Robertson and Percy Sanford THORNTON, he was the youngest of eight children. Love and appreciation of music and fine art were always encouraged in the household by his mother, an accomplished pianist, and at an early age Hugh began to show great promise in drawing, illustrating and painting. He loved to talk about his days growing up in a large family where late-night chats would turn into early morning discussions of philosophy, science, the arts, and politics. The eight children loved to play pranks on each other, build water-glass orchestras and go-carts, read together and play music. Being in a large family he learned to assume responsibility early, and at age 11, he worked as a parcel boy at Loblaws in order to buy his first bike while later he took on summer jobs delivering ice and bread. The family moved to Toronto in 1938 to the High Park area where Hugh attended Keele St. Elementary School and Humberside Collegiate. At school he excelled in art, music, and literature. He met the love of his life, Barbara BRIGHAM, when she was 15 and he 16, and four years later, they were married while Hugh was attending the Ontario College of Art in the fine art program. He switched into the commercial program when he realized he would need to be able to support a family. During college, Hugh worked steady nights at Goodyear and Stelco, paying for all of his tuition. He won two scholarships and a bursary before he graduated in 1951 and continued to work at Goodyear upon graduation. Subsequently he was employed at Rabjohn Illustrators and after 1 year there, he went to Avro Aircraft where he quickly rose to department head. In 1955, after 3 years of top-secret illustration on the Arrow aircraft program, Hugh left to start his business in partnership as Industrial Art and Publicity Associates which subsequently became Thornton Hall Limited. As an employer, he was very fair and many times in the early days had to finance the payroll unbeknownst to his employees. Usually Hugh would be the last one to close the door, well into the early morning hours, as he built a successful career as illustrator, photographer, artist, copywriter, designer, and typographer. He was a rare one-stop talent that many envied and yet he was the most unassuming man to all who knew him. During the rare moments when he would take time for himself, he would relax with reading or playing Mendelssohn, Chopin, Beethoven and Bach piano pieces. Hugh and Bardie had to be thrifty in the early years, seldom living beyond their means, but still managing to always throw great parties with their many Friends and relatives. The door was always open at the Thornton household, laughter abounded, and visiting out-of-town relatives were never expected to stay in a hotel. In 1960, they bought a cottage on Buckhorn Lake and many happy weekends were spent fishing, water-skiing and boating. After Buckhorn was sold, they bought a cottage on Boshkung Lake north of Minden, Ontario, where Hugh loved to walk in the country with his artist's pad and camera in hand, creating ideas and sketches for some his most beautifully realized landscape paintings. Hugh provided a wonderful home in Don Mills for his wife and children, and loved to go on vacation with their Friends to sunny climes during the winters. He and Bardie instilled in their children strong family values of honesty, integrity, humility, and grace. Hugh was delighted to engage in conversation with his children and extended family and to be taken to task by his kids in discussions on politics or philosophy. The bantering and humour that went on around the table, even right up until the days before his passing, will be remembered and cherished by them forever. He was very proud of his children and their spouses and his adored grandchildren. Hugh was most proud of his accomplishments that occurred in his post-retirement years when he returned to painting. His many beautiful works of art adorn the halls of the family home, and the homes of Friends. He was eternally grateful to the Minden Hills Cultural Centre where his works were regularly shown each summer at the Agnes Jamieson Gallery and where, just in October, he was awarded 1st place in the People's Choice Award at the Members Show. He leaves his beloved wife of 56 years, Barbara BRIGHAM, and their loving children David LIVINGSTONE (Paula ZINOVICH) of Victoria, British Columbia, Gerry THORNTON (Stephen MOORE) of Toronto; and Andrew THORNTON (Sandra REYNOLDS) of Barrie, Ontario. Left to grieve for their adored Grandpa are Colin, Raeanne and Richard MOORE, and Jesse and Emma LIVINGSTONE. Hugh was predeceased by all seven of his siblings: Philip, Margaret (Bud BURROWS,) Bob (Phyllis, Helen,) Marion (Frank KENNEDY), Don (Mimi); Anne (Vince RUSSO), and Gerry. He was a wonderful uncle to Doctor Dan THORNTON (Donna,) Carol PAGNACCO (Ernie), Brian KENNEDY (Katie), Keith KENNEDY (Joan), Gail WILLIAMS (Ken,) Linda CLARY, the late Ted THORNTON, Andrea THORNTON, Philip RUSSO (Mary), Vicki BENOIT (Jerry), Eric Russo, Dianne THORNTON (Mark RECZKIEWICZ), Ian THORNTON (Lisa McLAUGHLIN) and Rob THORNTON. He is survived by his sisters-in-law Hilde THORNTON of Toronto (Dr. Harry HURWITZ,) Leonore THORNTON of Kingston, Jean CAWLEY of Vernon, British Columbia and children Tom, Cathy, and Joy Frances BRIGHAM (John DAVIES) of Victoria and children Becky, Tony, Judy, and Tim; along with brothers-in-law Joe BRIGHAM (Mary) of New Bern and son Phil; and Bill BRIGHAM (Pearl) of Mount Hope and children Cathy, Ruth, and Terry. He is lovingly remembered by dear cousins Kirk and Mary THORNTON of Orillia and Marilyn, Andrea, and Chrissie LEMIEUX of Toronto. He leaves many grand nieces and nephews and a great-grand niece. Deeply saddened are Friends from high school days, business and the art world, the cottages at Buckhorn and Boshkung Lakes, Don Mills and Aurora neighbours, as well as the many caregivers whose hearts were touched by his incredible courage and ceaseless wit and sense of humour. Special thanks goes to our primary care day nurse, Melissa, and primary care night nurse, Dan, our primary support worker, Jacquie, and most especially the Dies family, Bill, Joan, June, Rob, Paul, and Joanne for their generosity of spirit, Friendship, time, love, and personal care for Dad during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation (Cancer Program) would be appreciated. Address: 615 Davis Dr., Suite 304, Newmarket, Ontario. L3Y 2R2. Alternatively, donations may be made to the Hugh Thornton Award. This has been established by the Minden Hills Cultural Centre to be given to a special Grade 8 student at Archie Stouffer Elementary School in Minden who has shown an interest and/or potential in the arts. The address is: Hugh Thornton Award, c/o Dianne GRAHAM, Agnes Jamieson Gallery, 176 Bobcaygeon Road, Minden, Ontario. K0M 2K0 Cremation has taken place. A public memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 19, at Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria St. in Aurora, Ontario at 2 p.m.

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BRIGHT o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-02-16 published
HORNE, Bernice Winnifred
Born 1922 in Dunkirk, Saskatchewan, passed away January 21 2006 at St. Catharines General Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Dorothy KIRKWOOD and grandchild Wendy HORNE; sisters, Viola URBINSKY, Grace GARVIE, Ruby McINTEE, Dorothy HARDY; brother Lawerence (Jack.) Lovingly remembered by her children, Grace (Carol) O'SHAY/SHEA and Michael of Kitchener, Barbara GLOVER and Ken of St. Catharines, John HORNE and Ann of Sealys Bay, William HORNE and Barbara of Stratford, Margaret FULTON and Wayne BRIGHT; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; brother Stewart KIRKWOOD and Bernice of Owen Sound. A Memorial will be held at Sunnyside Home 247 Franklin St. N. Kitchener on Saturday, February 18 2006 at 2 p.m. Donations to K.W. Seniors Day Care or charity of choice.

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BRIGHT o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-10-18 published
MELOSHE, Pearl Agnes (née SHEWELL)
Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, at the Ottawa Hospital on Monday October 16, 2006 in her 90th year. Born in Bentinck Township, Ontario, daughter of Margaret and Thomas SHEWELL. Beloved wife of the late Francis Patrick MELOSHE and cherished mother of Nancy (Dr. Ian PRAGNELL), Mary (Dr. Phyllis HIERLIHY), Patrice (Elmer TUMAK) and Timothy. Dear sister of Helen HILL (Norman) of Windsor, Ontario and sister-in-law of Wilfred and Helen MELOCHE of Owen Sound. Predeceased by her brothers Albert, Walter, Charles and Stanley, and; by her sisters Isabel HURLEY and Violet HOGAN of Owen Sound. Pearl was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. She was a dedicated member of the Catholic Women's League and a lifelong parishioner of Saint Mary's Church, Owen Sound. There are angels too numerous to mention among the doctors, residents, nurses, therapists and administrative staff at the Ottawa Hospital and the Ottawa Heart Institute who treated Pearl with professionalism, dedication and compassion. Your kindnesses were deeply appreciated. The family would like to extend a special heartfelt note of thanks to: Doctor John SEELEY of the Ottawa Hospital, Pearl's family physician and tireless advocate, Doctor Priscilla BRIGHT, Father John DECOSTE, and caregivers, Reta CURRIE and Eileen WHITELEY. Friends are invited to call at the Breckenridge Ashcroft Funeral Home 241 9th St. West, Owen Sound, Ontario, tel: 519-376-2326 on Friday, October 20, 2006 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Mary's Church on Saturday morning at 10: 00 a.m. Saturday, October 21, 2006 with interment to follow at Saint Mary's Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy to the Palliative Care Outreach Program of Ottawa would be appreciated.

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BRIGHT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-16 published
BRIGHT, Margaret (née LEIGHTON)
At Strathroy -- Middlesex General Hospital on Friday April 14, 2006 beloved wife of the late Bernard J. BRIGHT (1986,) in her eighty fourth year. The daughter of William and Alice WHITE/WHYTE) LEIGHTON, Margaret grew up in London West, attending Empress Public School and Central Collegiate and being actively involved in St. George's Anglican Church. She entered the business world, working from Stevenson and Hunt Insurance and then for Bell Canada. Following her marriage, she joined her husband in building a successful series of firms in the hairdressing and beauty industries. In addition to her parents and husband, Margaret was predeceased by her brother Jim LEIGHTON (1986.) She is survived by her nephews Douglas and Gordon LEIGHTON and their families and her niece, Beverly LEIGHTON. Her cheerful and engaging presence will also be sadly missed by many Friends and neighbours. Family will received Friends at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Monday April 17th from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Bishop Cronyn Memorial Anglican Church, 442 William Street at Queen's Avenue, London on Tuesday, April 18th, 2006 at 2 p.m., with Reverend Canon Douglas LEIGHTON officiating. A reception at the church will follow the service. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses, 1151 Florence Street, London N5W 2M7, the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London N6B 1S4, or the Ivey Eye Institute at London Health Sciences Centre, 750 Commissioners Road East, London N6A 4G5. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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BRIGHT o@ca.on.peterborough.north_monaghan.peterborough.the_peterborough_examiner 2006-03-06 published
ORGILL, Kenneth William " Ken"
Passed away at the P.R.H.C. Palliative Care on Sunday March 5, 2006. Ken ORGILL of R.R.#4 Lakefield in his 69th year. Sadly missed by his wife Yvonne (CANNIFF) and his children, Charles "Chuck" (Sheila) of R.R.#4 Lakefield, Kenneth "Ken" (Kathleen "Kathy") of Warsaw, Michelle KLEY (Nick) of Peterborough and Joanne ORGILL of Coe Hill. Dear grandpa of Logan, Cody and Curtis ORGILL, Dianna, Rebecca and Derek KLEY and Marie, Kimberly and Jamie McNAMARA. Great Grandfather of Darius BRIGHT. Survived by his sister Shirley HALEY of British Columbia Friends and relatives may call at the Hendren Funeral Home, Lakefield on Tuesday March 7, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the Hendren Chapel on Wednesday March 8, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Lakefield Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society as expressions of sympathy. Friends may send condolences or make donations at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com

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BRIGHTLING o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-11 published
McDADE, Katharine (BURGESS)
On Thursday March 9, 2006, Katharine (BURGESS) McDADE passed away at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late George McDADE. Dear mother of Marion BRIGHTLING and her husband Kenneth of London and Sheila TASKER of London. Dear grandmother of Adam, Elizabeth, Ben, Heather and Kim. Loving great-grandmother of Alex, Joshua and Colin. Also survived by her sister Agnes FLETCHER of Tilbury and her sisters-in-law Mary Lou ELLIOT/ELLIOTT and Loretta KELLY. Loved by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother Donald BURGESS. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday March 12th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A private family funeral service will be conducted by Reverend Marilyn LEUTY. Interment will be at Woodland Cemetery.

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BRIGHTMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-09-15 published
McILWRAITH, Kenneth Douglas
On Monday, September 11, 2006, after a brief illness in his 90th year. Born in Toronto in 1917, younger son of William Norman and Ruby (SOMERVILLE) McILWRAITH. A graduate of Cambridge University, he joined the British Army, and served in the Middle East and Norway. After the war, he returned to Canada, joined the Department of External Affairs as a Foreign Service officer with postings in Geneva, Tokyo, Paris and Oslo. Pre-deceased by his wife Ruth (née KEHOE) and brother William Gordon. Step-father of Deirdre and Darragh, father of Mary and Sheila BEINGESSNER. Grandfather of Julia, Sonia and Alexis BEINGESSNER. Brother-in-law of Patricia (née BRIGHTMAN) and uncle of Margaret (Chris) WILLIAM, Peter (Catherine), and Richard, all in England. We will remember him as a gentle man, honourable and generous, with a keen appreciation for all sports, but especially the game of golf. Private funeral. A graveside service will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 2: 30 p.m. A Reception will be held at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club, Gatineau, Sunday, September 17, 2-5 p.m.

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BRIGHTMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-14 published
BLUESTIEN, Anne
On Friday, January 13, 2006 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Anne BLUESTIEN, beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Marilyn BLUESTEIN and David KAHN, and the late Rochelle WEINBERG. Dear sister of Goldie GORDON, Mary BLUESTIEN, and Earl BRIGHTMAN of California. Devoted grandmother of Darryl, Carey, Alana, Alan, Rebecca, Michael, and Judith. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Sunday, January 15, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment Warshover Lodger section of Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park. Shiva 404 Glenayr Road. If desired, donations may be made to the Anne Bluestien Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324.

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BRIGHTWELL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-08 published
BRIGHTWELL, Major Eva (née HACKETT)
Under the attentive and loving care of staff at the Chelsey Park Retirement Community, Major Eva BRIGHTWELL, beloved Wife of Major Fred BRIGHTWELL (1987) and cherished Mother of Sylvia BRIGHTWELL and her partner Pamela HILL, was Promoted to Glory on Friday, April 7th, 2006. Born on January 21st, 1914 in Nottingham, England, Eva followed her Father, Ted HACKETT to Canada where she and her Mother settled in Calgary, Alberta. She is survived by her dear brother, Bob HACKETT and his wife Joy (Oakville,) and their daughters, Deborah and Laura (her partner Glenn). Great Aunt of Emma, Katie, Patricia and Jacob, and Rosalee and Russell RADER. Eva and Fred, Salvation Army Officers, retired to London in 1981 to be with their dear daughter and family and their closest friend, Brig. Doris MARSLAND. The BRIGHTWELLs served as Corps Officers in Newmarket, Simcoe, London South, Hamilton, Belleville, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Bermuda, Guelph, Sarnia and West Toronto. Visitation will be held on Saturday 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 Sunday, April 9th, 2006 at 3: 00 p.m. Major Earle BIRT officiating. Interment will take place at Woodland Cemetery on Monday, April 10th at 10: 00 a.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Eva are asked to consider the Viriditas Centre, 138 Wellington Street, London, Ontario N6B 2K8 www.christchurchlondon.ca www.westviewfuneralchapel.com

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BRIGHTWELL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-07 published
LEBEDEW, Evelyn Louise (GRAHAM)
Passed away July 5th, at University Hospital, peacefully and with Ky and Deb by her side. Evelyn was born June 7, 1934 in London, Ontario. She is predeceased by her parents and husband, Paul LEBEDEW. She will be sadly missed by her children; Paul and Glenda WADDELL, Ky WADDELL and Deb ELLIOT/ELLIOTT, and Alexander and Corry LEBEDEW. Zack WADDELL will never forget the time spent together playing games and talking with his "Meme". Jan (Brad), Mike (Kim), and Chris (Natasha) have many years of laughter and fun to remember Evie by. Dawson LEBEDEW, and his sister Fiona (yet to be born), will learn of their Grandma through stories. Evelyn is survived by her siblings; Ken GRAHAM, Cheryl and Fred SMALL and Marrianne and Marvin MAGILL, John and Burt Ann WARD were special Friends, and their presence in her life these past few years was greatly celebrated by Evelyn. Evelyn spent most of her adult life in London and then Exeter where she raised her three children with unconditional love and support. During her time in Exeter, she started the first "Beavers" pack and served for many years as a leader. These were happy times for Evelyn and nothing pleased her more than watching children, her own and others enjoying themselves. She returned to London 15 years ago, when her first diagnosis of breast cancer was received. Thankfully, she had been symptom free since that early treatment, and only very recently began the battle again. She spent her last weeks at home, as was her wish. Her family offer sincere thanks to Doctor Irene COHEN for her skilled and compassionate care of Evelyn during these last weeks. The Community Care Access Centre team and the Victorian Order of Nurses palliative team were also instrumental in supporting her stay at home. Special thanks to University Hospital palliative team, especially Carolyn. Family and Friends will be received at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North on Friday, July 7th from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. The funeral service, officiated by The Rev. Sylvia BRIGHTWELL, will take place at Christ Anglican Church, 138 Hill Street, at Wellington, at 4: 30 p.m. on Saturday, July 8th. If so desired, rather than flowers, Evelyn has requested donations to Christ Anglican Church in her memory.

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BRILHART o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-02-28 published
PECK, Robert Alfred " Bob" (1914-2006)
World War 2 veteran (Royal Canadian Navy)
Peacefully at Ile Bizard, Quebec, on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at the age of 91. son of the late Reverend Georges PECK and of his beloved mother, Marie-Louise (née BEAULIEU.) Bob is survived by his wife of 66 years, Fleda (Bunny) née BRILHART. Dear father of Evelyn REID (late Barry), Natalie CHAPMAN, Robert Jr. (Maria), Jon (Alena). Loving grandfather of Linda, Jeremy, Liam, Andrew, and Tomas, great-grandfather of Samantha. Uncle to George PECK of Vancouver. Predeceased by brother Georges (late Isabelle). Survived by his dear sister Hélène COOPER (Cyril) of Ottawa. Paul CHAPMAN was a loyal friend for many years. Lieutenant Commander PECK served in World War 2 as signals officer aboard LCI 118, part of 262nd Flotilla, Assault Force 'J' and took part in the D-Day invasion. He volunteered and served from 1942 until 1946. A McGill graduate, Bob started his career in 1935, became Supervisor of French for the Protestant School Board of Greater Montreal, taught at Lachine High School and served as Vice-Principal of Riverdale High School until retirement in 1970. Among many other accomplishments, Bob co-wrote Le Francais Pratique in 1956 - a mainstay text in Quebec English-language schools for 15 years. Bob lived and taught in Africa (Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon) for seven years. An inveterate traveler well into his 80's, he went alone by bus from London to Delhi through the Khyber Pass at the age of 75. The family extends its thanks to all of the staff of the Centre d'Hebergement Denis Benjamin Viger, and to his devoted caregivers, especially Nancy Durdon and her mother, Irene. Mario Amiot of the Liaison Centre at Ste. Anne's Veterans' Hospital and his colleagues welcomed Bob into their program and greatly enhanced his quality of life. The support of former Member of Parliament Clifford Lincoln will never be forgotten. A celebration of Bob's life will take place on Wednesday June 14th, 2006 at 4: 00 p.m. at the Centre Denis-Benjamin Viger, 3292 Cherrier in Ile Bizard. Interment will follow at the Field of Honour in Pointe Claire, Quebec. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Robert A. Peck Award for Excellence in French, c/o of the English School Board of Montreal, 6000 Fielding Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3X 1T4.
(LCI in the above text was the military acronym for Landing Craft Infantry)

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BRILHART o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-05-19 published
PECK, Fleda " Bunny" (née BRILHART)
Eleven weeks after her husband's passing, Bunny followed him quietly and with dignity on May 9, 2006, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her parents Mary (née PEABODY) and James BRILHART. Stead-fast wife of the late Robert (Bob) A. PECK for 65 years, beloved mother of Evelyn REID, Natalie CHAPMAN, Robert Jr. and Jonathan. Deeply missed by granddaughter Linda CHRISTIE, great-granddaughter Samantha, grand_sons Jeremy, Liam and Andrew CHAPMAN and Tomas PECK. She is fondly remembered by in-laws Hélène and Cy COOPER of Ottawa, nephew Georges PECK of Vancouver and Paul CHAPMAN. Bunny was a long-time kindergarten and elementary teacher on the West Island of Montreal. She was a dedicated volunteer with the provincial and federal Liberal parties. Bunny followed Bob to live in Nigeria, Algeria and Cameroun where her sense of humour and friendliness endeared her to all. Many thanks to her caregivers Nancy and Irene Durdon, Lena Martin and the many others, including the staff at the Denis Benjamin Viger Centre, who helped her through the difficult last years with love and respect. The family will celebrate the lives of both Bob and Bunny at a gathering on Wednesday June 14 at the Denis Benjamin Viger Centre, 3292 Cherrier, Ile Bizard at 4 p.m. A donation may be made in Bunny's memory to the West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped, 111 Donegani, Pointe Claire, Québec H9R 2W3, (514) 694-7090.

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BRILL o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-04-12 published
BRILL, John Wesley
At Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Tuesday April 11, 2006. Wes BRILL (World War 2 Veteran) of Southampton in his 81st year. Wes, a lifetime member of the Legion, would have been awarded his 60 year Medal of Service from Southampton Legion Branch #155 this May. Lest we Forget. Beloved husband of Lois BRILL (nee GRASSER) of Southampton. Dear father of Wes and his wife Ev, Wendy and her husband Wayne KOEPKE, Ted and his wife Pat and Tim all of Southampton. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents John Wesley and Isabell BRILL and by 2 sisters, Mary and Thelma. At Wes's request there will no Visitation nor Funeral Service. Cremation. Private Interment of Ashes Tiverton Cemetery. Expressions of Remembrance to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Arrangements entrusted to the Eagleson Funeral Home, Southampton. Condolences may be forwarded to the family through www.eaglesonfuneralhome.com

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BRILL o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-12-04 published
KOEPKE, Wendolyn Alva (née BRILL)
At the London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, London, on Friday, December 1, 2006. Wendy KOEPKE (née BRILL) of Southampton in her 56th year. Beloved wife of Wayne KOEPKE of Southampton. Loving mother of Mandy and her husband Bruce TRAFELET and Marcy and her husband David McLEAN, both, of Southampton. Dear daughter of Lois BRILL of Southampton. Also survived by her brothers, Wes and his wife Ev, Ted and his wife Pat and Tim, all of Southampton. Proud Nana of Tyson TRAFELET and Caleb McLEAN. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews and Friends of the community. Predeceased by her father Wes BRILL Sr. Visitation from the Eagleson Funeral Home, Southampton on Tuesday December 5, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Cremation. A Private Family Graveside Service for the Interment of Ashes will be conducted on Thursday, December 7, 2006, at Southampton Cemetery. Expressions of Remembrance to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences may be forwarded to the family through www.eaglesonfuneralhome.com.

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BRILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-18 published
McDONALD, Doctor Ida▼ M. Brill
Peacefully on Saturday, July 15th at Saugeen Villa Nursing Home, Hanover in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Earl McDONALD (1994.) Loving mother of Liz BAETZ of Walkerton, Jim McDONALD (Sharon) of Teeswater and formerly of Cambridge, Janetta WEAVER (Gary) of Stratford and Herb Jr. of Toronto. Sadly missed by seven grandchildren; Darlene (Ramon), Barry (Tammy), LoriAnne (Scott), Glen, Greg, Haley (Mark), Dwayne (Shannon) and two great-grandchildren Erika and Nicholas. Also survived by brother-in-law Arthur McDONALD (Caroline) of Teeswater and sister-in-law Lorraine McDONALD of Waterloo. Predeceased by her sister Louisa BRILL and grand_son Jay McDONALD. Fondly remembered by lifetime friend Laura IRELAND of California and many other Friends in Canada and Florida. Visitation at the McKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Teeswater on Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service from the chapel on Saturday, July 22nd, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment Culross-Teeswater Cemetery. Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

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BRILL o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.collingwood.the_connection 2006-06-30 published
WEICHEL, Shirley▼ M.▼ (née GABEL)
On Sunday, June 25, 2006 at her son Mark's home in Brechin after a long brave battle with cancer. Shirley (GABEL) WEICHEL of R.R.#3, Collingwood.▼ Loving▼ daughter of Norma GABEL of Saint_Jacobs and the late Bruce GABEL. Mother▼ of Sheri WEICHEL and Bernard LEROUX of West Vancouver and Mark WEICHEL and Liz THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of Brechin. Also lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Justin and Maddison WEICHEL and Sofi and Marc LEROUX. Sister▼ of Glen and Lois GABEL of Guelph, Ray GABEL of Saint_Jacobs and sister-in-law of Yvonne WEICHEL of Kitchener. Shirley will be remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families. At Shirley's request cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation. A Memorial Service for family and Friends will be held at the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel, Elmira on Saturday July 1st at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Harold BRILL officiating. In her memory, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.
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BRILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-04-03 published
BRILL, Jessie▼
Peacefully on April 1, 2006 in her 89th year, Jessie loving wife of the late Doctor Benny BRILL. Survived by her beloved brother Tom O'BRIEN, her son Robert, 3 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Cremation, followed by a private burial in North Bay.

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BRILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-06-27 published
WEICHEL, Shirley▲ M.▲ (née GABEL)
On Sunday, June 25, 2006 at her son Mark's home in Brechin after a long brave battle with cancer. Shirley (GABEL) WEICHEL of R.R.#3, Collingwood.▲ Loving▲ daughter of Norma GABEL of Saint_Jacobs and the late Bruce GABEL. Mother▲ of Sheri WEICHEL and Bernard LEROUX of West Vancouver and Mark WEICHEL and Liz THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of Brechin. Also lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Justin and Maddison WEICHEL and Sofi and Marc LEROUX. Sister▲ of Glen and Lois GABEL of Guelph, Ray GABEL of Saint_Jacobs and sister-in-law of Yvonne WEICHEL of Kitchener. Shirley will be remembered by her nieces, nephews and their familes. At Shirley's request, cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation. A Memorial service for family and Friends will be held at the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel, Elmira on Saturday, July 1st at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Harold BRILL officiating. In her memory, donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

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BRILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-10-10 published
McDONALD, Ida▲ McNaughton (née BRILL)
By Marylyn FRYER and Thomas OATES, Page A16
Psychiatrist, world traveller, musician, painter, bridge player. Born November 13, 1913, in Teeswater, Ontario Died July 15 in London, Ontario, of natural causes, aged 92.
Ida McNaughton BRILL was born the younger of two daughters of Samuel Robbins BRILL and Mary Etta (Minnie) McNAUGHTON. Samuel BRILL was a local Liberal powerbroker and the family once hosted former Prime Minister Wilfred Laurier for dinner at their home, Coral Villa. Doctor Ida (as she was known throughout much of her life) had a full head of Anne of Green Gables red hair (a colour she favoured right until the end).
The daughter of a prominent businessman -- who owned the oldest creamery in Ontario (second oldest in Canada, established in 1875, still in operation) -- she grew up believing she could be more than just an ordinary housewife and mother. She was smart enough to skip two grades, although her teachers considered left-handedness almost a defect. "I was persuaded to change from being left-handed to right-handed. It worked," Doctor Ida noted.
Dr. Ida▲ met her future husband, Herbert McDONALD, when she was a 14-year-old in a local church youth group but her mother was disapproving; the young 18-year-old was a mere pig farmer. A deal was struck; it was decided that Ida would pursue her education post-high school (she graduated from Wingham District High School at 16; she had travelled there by train every Monday morning and returned home Friday). She studied at Victoria College, the University of Toronto, earning her B.A. in 1936. She earned her medical degree in 1939, interning at Saint Michael's Hospital. Dr. Ida specialized in psychiatry, only one of eight women in the class of 1940 to do so, completing her training in 1942.
Having kept her end of the deal with her father (who had already passed away), Doctor Ida ended her lengthy courtship and married Herbert McDONALD on September 26, 1942, and together they raised four children (Elizabeth, James, Jeanette and Herbert Jr.) on a small family farm. During the Second World War, she put her medical skills to use, visiting patients by horse and buggy, even bringing along her infant daughter while carrying her second child.
But once her children were old enough, Doctor Ida took a full time position at the London Psychiatric Hospital, co-founding the Behaviour Modification Unit and working there until her retirement in 1981. Doctor Ida embraced the newer practices, including new drug therapies, but she also used her faith to instill strength and hope in her patients. In her soft-spoken but firm way, she was particularly good at working with violent young offenders.
Dr. Ida loved to travel. Among her earliest adventures: trips by train to the West Coast and various cruises, including one through the Panama Canal. She also travelled extensively throughout Europe.
Upon her retirement, she once again began to travel in earnest, despite her husband's increasing infirmity, seeing China, New Zealand and Australia. Following his death in 1994, Doctor Ida began to travel with Madeline WUNSCH, her former head nurse at the hospital. She spent every winter, including last winter, in Lakeland, Florida
She played the piano and was a member of various choirs throughout her life, a life member of both the Women's Institute and the service club Soroptomist International, receiving a Woman of Distinction award in 2001. Doctor Ida also became an amateur oil painter. She loved bridge, a game she loved and played well. To the end, strong and alert, she maintained a benevolent but firm role as family matriarch. Death, when it came, was not easy for her to accept. Her love of life and her spirit were simply too strong to enter that good night so easily.
Marilyn and Thomas are Friends of Ida McDONALD. They wrote this with help from the McDonald family.

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BRILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-24 published
STEBELKO, John
At the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre on Thursday November 23, 2006, in his 83rd year. Loving father of Irene BRILL and her husband Steve. John, a true gentle man will be remembered for the kindness and generosity he showed to all who knew him. A graveside service will be held at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery (Section "O") on Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 2: 00 p.m. Donations to the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre, 60 Richview Road, Toronto, Ontario M7Y 8X1 would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cardinal Funeral Home.

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BRILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-18 published
STEFANOVIC, Sonja Natalia
Born January 6, 2006 at 3: 11 and left us at 3:46 p.m. Beloved first child of Scarlett and Boris STEFANOVIC. Cherished granddaughter of Dusanka and Cedomir STEFANOVIC and Laura and Peter RICKARDS. Darling niece of Nina and Jeff CARLTON and Amber and Rick BOLWELL. Baby cousin of Ryan and Grayson BOLWELL and Sophie and Jack CARLTON. Great-granddaughter of Bertha DUNDON and Shirley and Bazil KUGLIN. Will be missed and loved always. Special thanks to Midwives Marlene SAGADA and Lilly MARTIN and Dr. Y. BRILL. Sonja's birth will be celebrated at a memorial and reception on Saturday, January 21 from 1: 30 p.m. at Todmorden Mills, 97 Pottery Road in the Don Valley. www.toronto.ca/todmorden/about.htm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Riverdale Community Midwives and/or Toronto East General Hospital Family Birthing Centre are encouraged.

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BRILL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-03 published
BRILL, Jessie▲
Peacefully on April 1, 2006 in her 89th year, Jessie, loving wife of the late Doctor Benny BRILL. Survived by her beloved brother Tom O'BRIEN, her son Robert, 3 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Cremation, followed by a private burial in North Bay.

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BRILLIANT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-31 published
BRILLIANT, Robert Joseph Lionel
Passed away suddenly at home, on March 29, 2006. He is the beloved son of the late Orval and Suzanne and brother of the late Jackie. Survived by his wife and stepchildren, Elaine, Jessica, Shaun and Alicia. Survived by his son Chad, brothers and sister Roy, Linda, Dennis, and Eddy. Resting at the Trull Funeral Home, 1111 Danforth Ave. on Monday April 3, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday April 4 at 2: 30 p.m. in the chapel. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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BRILLIANT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-10-18 published
Landlord found dead in his building
Gave homes to shelter residents
Body discovered in boiler room
By Betsy POWELL, Crime Reporter
Tenants in a low-rise east-end apartment building say the city's latest homicide victim, whose body was discovered yesterday morning in the basement boiler room, was the building's owner.
Homicide Det. Wayne FOWLER would only confirm the deceased was a man who had suffered trauma to his body.
But residents of 40 Craigton Dr., near Eglinton and Pharmacy Aves., identified the victim as Albert WING. Property documents list Albert Yee Kwan CHENG, among others, as one of the directors of Wing Shing Co. Ltd., the company that owned the property. They are believed to be the same man.
Some of the building's residents -- several of whom came from shelters -- painted a conflicting image of a man who offered them a place to live but who could also be cantankerous and rude. Several said the building had maintenance problems.
Marion BRILLIANT said when she was looking for an apartment for herself and children, a housing worker at the women's shelter where she was staying "called Albert."
BRILLIANT said he was good to her, but she recalled that he was "rude" to others. "He pissed off enough people in the building, but he's good to all the single moms.
"The building had to be run the way he liked it." But BRILLIANT said that didn't mean things were up to snuff.
She gave a mini-tour of her second-floor apartment, pointing to floors that weren't sanded, doors loose on their hinges and a bathroom with plaster peeling from the ceiling. She pointed to the windows, which lack the screens that are needed for her grandchildren to visit.
Still, BRILLIANT said, "If I called Albert myself, he came."
In an apartment below, Chris WYATT described the owner in a similar fashion -- as someone with good and bad qualities. He could sometimes be "ignorant," accusing tenants of things others had done, WYATT said.
He was someone who "didn't know how to talk to people," and WYATT said he didn't appreciate that his dog was blamed for urinating when it turned out to be teens who were evicted.
WYATT said before the owner "gave me a place to live" six months ago, he was living in a shelter with his two daughters.
"Don't get me wrong. I feel bad for Albert. There's no excuse for somebody to do that to somebody for whatever reason."
Det. FOWLER said police were appealing for any witnesses: who may have seen a man entering the boiler room either Monday night or yesterday morning.
WYATT said a window in the laundry room has been broken for some time, allowing easy entry from the outside.

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BRILLINGER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-17 published
BRILLINGER, E. Roy
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, January 14th, 2006, at age 72 years. Beloved husband of Lil. Dear father of Cathy PHILIPS; David BRILLINGER and his wife Dawn; Doug BRILLINGER and his wife Carol and Judi RIGOTTI and her partner Mal BISRAM- JOHNSON. Loving Grandpa of Justin, Nicky, Jaime, Carly, Kerri, Ryan, Mya, David and Courtney. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 21st, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Northminster United Church, Oshawa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Northminster United Church, The Cancer Society or The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to The Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N., Bowmanville 905-623-5668. www.northcuttelliott.com

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BRILLINGER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-09 published
GILHAM, Ina
At Markham-Stouffville Hospital on March 8, 2006. Ina, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Fred. Loving Mom of Paul and his wife Bev, John and his wife Shirley, and Colleen and her husband Bob GRILLS. Proud grandmother of Kim (Kevin,) Todd (Denise), Amy (Clint), Leanne (Andrew), Andrea and great-grandma to Amber, Katie, Sophie and Felicity. Dear sister of Earl BRILLINGER and the late Gladys and Wesley. Friends may call at O'Neill Funeral Home, 6324 Main Street, Stouffville (905-642-2855) on Friday from 6-9 p.m. Funeral service from Springvale Baptist Church (Kennedy and Stouffville Rd.) Saturday at 11 a.m. Visitation 1 hour prior. Interment First Markham Baptist Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Gideon Bibles and Springvale Baptist Missions Fund.

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BRIMACOMBE o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2006-10-25 published
BRIMACOMBE, Margaret (October 20, 1929-October 12, 2006)
It is with deep sadness to announce the sudden passing of Margaret BRIMACOMBE. Beloved mother of Philip BRIMACOMBE of Oakville, daughter and son-in-law Michelle and Rick SEIP of Wasaga Beach and son and daughter-in-law Angus and Mary-Ann BRIMACOMBE of Oakville. Also beloved grandmother of Benjamin Andrew BRIMACOMBE. Margaret passed away peacefully at Trillium Hospital in Mississauga. Services were held at Saint_Jude's Anglican Church in Oakville. Our heartfelt thanks to family and Friends for their kindness, support and most importantly for the love shown to Margaret throughout her life.
You touched so many and will always remain in our hearts.
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