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CHRÉTIEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-05-15 published
'One of the great journalists of the day'
By Caroline ALPHONSO, Page A2
One of Canada's pre-eminent journalists and a long-time columnist for The Globe and Mail has died.
George BAIN, an elegant writer and The Globe's first Ottawa-based columnist, died in his sleep yesterday morning. He was 86.
Mr. BAIN was remembered by his son and former colleagues yesterday for his letters from Lilac, Saskatchewan., columns and his strong opinions about the Liberal government, especially former prime minister Pierre Trudeau.
Geoffrey STEVENS, a former managing editor, described him as "witty, strong-willed [and] absolutely determined in a lot of things that he said.
"He wasn't always right, but he was never in doubt," Mr. STEVENS said. "He was just one of the great journalists of the day."
Mr. BAIN began his career in journalism as a copy boy with the Toronto Star. He then worked as a reporter, columnist and editor for several newspapers, including The Globe and the Toronto Telegram. At one point, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and served as a pilot, flying against targets in Germany, Italy and Sicily.
But Mr. BAIN is best known for his work in journalism and his passion for the craft.
The floor of his Ottawa office was littered with balls of yellow copy paper. Mr. BAIN would start typing, be unhappy with what he had just produced, crunch it up and throw it over his shoulder, Mr. STEVENS recalled.
"George was a terrific writer. He was also quite independent in his views, quite irascible from time to time -- and courageous," he said. Mr. STEVENS said that although the newspaper may have supported the government of the time, Mr. BAIN didn't: "He was the journalist who stood up against the use of the War Measures Act in 1970 at the time of the F.L.Q. crisis," he said.
One of his most-remembered columns among former colleagues was when he used the word "fuck" -- the first time the word was ever used in The Globe. Several Conservatives had accused Mr. Trudeau of mouthing "fuck off" when a member of that party had directed a question about unemployment to the prime minister. Mr. Trudeau denied it, saying he had said "fuddle-duddle" instead. Mr. BAIN challenged the attitude and character of Mr. Trudeau. Soon after the column appeared, the editor at the time, Richard DOYLE, let other writers in the newsroom know that they weren't free to use the word whenever they felt it necessary.
This was not Mr. BAIN's only run-in with the late prime minister.
His son, Christopher, recalled a time when Mr. Trudeau was arriving in his limousine to pick his father up for an interview. When they had reached a stoplight, Mr. BAIN "just couldn't stomach this guy," Christopher said. He asked the driver to let him out of the car and he abandoned the interview.
Christopher BAIN has many amusing stories to tell of his father. One of his favourites is about their home in Rockcliffe. The house has since been torn down and replaced by another home. The▼ current owners are none other than Jean CHRÉTIEN and his wife.
"I think it's kind of a cool twist that George, who was never a great fan of the Liberal government and wrote a number of columns slagging CHRÉTIEN's predecessor and idol, Trudeau, and CHRÉTIEN himself, well, CHRÉTIEN now finds himself living on the foundation of one of his greatest critics," Christopher BAIN said.
After working at various papers throughout his career, Mr. BAIN became the first dean of journalism at University of King's College in Halifax. He enjoyed teaching, and "he had a number of students that really loved him too," Christopher BAIN said.
Mr. BAIN and his wife bought property in Mahone Bay, just outside Halifax. Despite suffering from Alzheimer's disease, he continued his writing. He was the author of five books, and won the Stephen Leacock Medal for humour.
Says Mr. STEVENS: " Because he was the first Globe columnist in Ottawa, he was looked up to. He had a terrific influence as a result and everybody wanted to know what George BAIN was going to say about this, that and the other thing."
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay.

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CHRÉTIEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-06-13 published
Mary MacDONALD, Civil Servant (1918-2006)
For decades, she guarded the gates of power in the Prime Minister's Office, first as an 'indispensable' executive secretary to Lester PEARSON and then to Pierre TRUDEAU
By Buzz BOURDON, Special to the Globe and Mail, Page S11
Ottawa -- In 1967, Prime Minister Lester PEARSON needed to find a birthday gift for his executive assistant, and it had to be special. Mary MacDONALD had been with him 20 years and, as he admitted handsomely in his autobiography, "[she was] indispensable as my Girl Friday. Nobody ever served anyone with greater devotion."
So, what to give Miss MacDONALD for her 49th birthday on April 30, 1967? In the end, he settled on the perfect gift: the Bible presented to him by Prime Minister Mackenzie KING on September 10, 1948, when Mr. PEARSON was sworn as a member of the King's Privy Council for Canada. At the same time, Mr. PEARSON, arguably Canada's most famous diplomat, was appointed secretary of state for External Affairs, and the Bible had become a treasured family memento.
On the flyleaf, Mr. PEARSON wrote a warm and heartfelt message: "To Mary, with all of my best wishes and grateful appreciation for helping a P.C. become a p.m. … L. B. PEARSON." The Bible is now held in trust by Mr. PEARSON's grand_son, Michael, for his infant son.
Miss MacDONALD first joined Mr. PEARSON in 1947 at the then-Department of External Affairs. They had made a terrific team together, travelling the world when he was minister of External Affairs and then the country after he became leader of the Liberal Party of Canada in 1958.
As one of the gatekeepers to Mr. PEARSON, Miss MacDONALD did not suffer fools gladly. "My father owed his success in part, to her," said retired diplomat Geoffrey PEARSON at her funeral last week. "Success in politics, as in life, is often due to those who stand at the door."
Miss MacDONALD's working day always extended past 5 p.m., for 10 or 12 hours overall. She once wrote 91 letters in one day. Politics was her life, to the exclusion of everything else including marriage, except her family. Weekends were no different. If Mr. PEARSON and his wife Maryon needed her, Miss MacDONALD would be there.
"She really knew who was useful and kept him in touch with his constituents and vice-versa. She was a great organizer," said retired senator Landon PEARSON.
Mary MacDONALD grew up in Ottawa during the Depression. After graduating from the University of Ottawa in 1938, she spent five years with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. In 1941, she joined the Canadian Red Cross Corps, shipping out to Britain two years later. A month after D-Day, June 6, 1944, she was sent to No. 12 Canadian General Hospital as a welfare officer. Since there was a shortage of nurses, her organizational skills were used to regulate the efficient flow of patients from the wards to the operating theatres.
Janet FLANDERS of Ottawa first met Miss MacDONALD in 1943, in a battered London at war. "She was bright and cheerful… She could do anything."
After returning to Ottawa in December of 1945, Miss MacDONALD joined the Department of External Affairs. Soon after, she was assigned to the new undersecretary of external affairs, just back from Washington as Canadian ambassador. Lester "Mike" PEARSON was a rising star and it took very little time for them to develop a working relationship, although she never called him anything other than "Mr. PEARSON."
For the next 12 years, Miss MacDONALD received an education in foreign affairs, as her boss helped Prime Minister Louis SAINT_LAURENT make Canada an important player on the world stage. It was the beginning of the Cold War and Canada's foreign policy included giving strong support to her allies in North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the United Nations. She also obtained a master's degree in political science in 1948, but paused in her own advancement to help old Friends, one of whom was Janet FLANDERS. " After the war, she got me a job in External in 1947&hellip We were close Friends for 60 years. You don't come across people of her calibre very often."
Another of her Friends was Aline CHRÉTIEN, wife of former prime minister Jean CHRÉTIEN. They▲ had met in 1963 after Mr. CHRÉTIEN was first elected to the House of Commons. "We saw her all the time. She was devoted to her boss, Mr. PEARSON, her Friends and family," said Mrs. CHRÉTIEN. " She was like a mother to all sorts of people… Jean and I loved her."
During Mr. PEARSON's 20 years in federal politics, Miss MacDONALD played a part in getting him elected eight times in his riding of Algoma East, in Northern Ontario. He was fortunate to have Miss MacDONALD as his riding secretary, he once wrote. She was a "very friendly, outgoing person who enjoyed meeting new people. She became the bulwark of my political life and soon knew everyone in the constituency, to my great advantage."
In fact, Time magazine said the only person who could ever dethrone Mr. PEARSON in Algoma East was Miss MacDONALD. After Mr. PEARSON was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo in 1957 for helping secure peace in the 1956 Suez Crisis, he found himself out of office when John Diefenbaker's Conservatives won the next election. An exhausted Louis SSAINTURENT resigned as Liberal chief and Miss MacDONALD became the executive assistant to the new leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition. Five long years in opposition followed, until Mr. PEARSON beat Mr. Diefenbaker and became the 14th prime minister of Canada on April 22, 1963.
A devoted Liberal, she also served Mr. PEARSON's successor. When Pierre Elliott TRUDEAU took over as Prime Minister on April 20, 1968, he was advised that continuity in the Prime Minister's Office was important and that Miss MacDONALD could provide it. After all, she knew everyone in Ottawa.
For the next 11 years, she was Mr. TRUDEAU's administrative and constituency liaison officer, ruling a staff of 15 secretaries with tact and humour. Isabel METCALFE of Ottawa was one of them. "She was marvellous to us. She encouraged us, gave us advice she was fun. She was meticulous in upholding the standards of the Prime Minister's Office. She was an inspiration to us in the context of political activism."
It was the role in which she probably felt most comfortable and most effective. In 1968, rumours swirled around Parliament Hill that Mr. PEARSON was thinking about appointing her to the Senate. For reasons that may never be fully known, it didn't happened. Instead, former Liberal cabinet minister Paul Martin, Sr., got the call.
Landon PEARSON, who was Lester PEARSON's daughter-in-law, believes Miss MacDONALD "would have made an excellent senator. She had excellent political instincts and knew politics. She was a great organizer. In my view, she was never adequately recognized by the men."
In 1979, Miss MacDONALD retired and the following year she was content to receive the Order of Canada. From her point of view, it was probably more than enough. After sitting at the right hands of Lester PEARSON and Pierre TRUDEAU, she had seen it all.
"Behind every great man is a surprised woman, my mother used to say," said Geoffrey PEARSON. " Mary was never surprised."
Mary Elizabeth MacDONALD was born on April 30, 1918, in North Cobalt, Ontario She died of a stroke on June 5 in Ottawa. She was 88. She leaves her sister Kay, her nephews Peter, Joe, Paul, John and Greg. She was predeceased by her brother Neil.

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CHRETIEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-31 published
COLLARD, Charles " Chuck" Henry
Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, Continuing Care Unit on Sunday, January 29th, 2006, in his 91st year. Chuck, predeceased by his loving wife Irene (née SUTTON). Beloved father of Joan WALKER (Marvin), Mary COLLARD- RADFORD (Victor,) Paul COLLARD (Susan McILWAIN.) Dear grandfather to Kathryn HANNA (Glenn), Barbara CATALANO (Joe), Allison WALKER- CHRETIEN (Tim,) Honoure and Cadence McILWAIN- COLLARD. Great-grandfather to Andrew and Laura HANNA, Michael and Daniel CATALANO, Sarah and Zachary CHRETIEN. Chuck retired from Ontario Hydro after 33 years of service. He had in excess of 65 years of service in the scouting movement. He was known to several generations of scouts as "Mr. C", during his over 40 year tenure as Scout Master at the 7th Oshawa Scout Troop. He held many positions within the Oshawa District, including District Commissioner. He and Irene spent many enjoyable years at Camp Samac Adventure Base in Haliburton, where he served as the Camp Director. Chuck was instrumental in co-founding "Hands Across the Border" International Scouting exchange between Canada and the United States and also the 7th Oshawa Order of the Crown, honouring all King and Queen Scouts. For his especially distinguished service to scouting, Chuck was awarded one of the highest national honours by Scouts Canada, the Silver Acorn. He will be sadly missed by his family and Friends and also by the many men whose lives he so profoundly influenced during his service with Scouting. Friends may call at Oshawa Funeral Service "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, January 31st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday, February 1st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. George's Memorial Anglican Church, 51 Centre Street South (corner of Centre and Bagot Street) on Thursday, February 2nd at 2: 00 p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Campbellford in the spring. Donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Heart and Stoke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

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CHRIS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-15 published
O'NEIL, George Philip
At Parkwood Hospital, on Tuesday, June 13, 2006, George Philip O'NEIL in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty" O'NEIL. Dear father of Sherry CHRIS (Ted) of Campbellville, Peter O'NEIL (Colleen) of Toronto, Patrick O'NEIL of Vancouver and Mary Ellen CORNELIUS (Paul) of London. Loving "grandpa George" of P.J., Katie and Emily. Brother of Gerry O'NEIL (Vi) of Orleans, Ontario, and Robert "Bob" O'NEIL of Ottawa. Predeceased by his wife Theresa Florence " Terry" O'NEIL (1983) and his brother Bill. Private family services have been conducted with interment in Saint Peter's Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Parkwood Hospital Foundation, 801 Commissioners Road East, London, Ontario. (O'Neil Funeral Home, 519-432-7136).

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CHRIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-06-17 published
MORANIS, Ruben " Ruby"
Peacefully on Friday, June 16, 2006 at Wellesley Central Place. Ruby MORANIS, beloved husband of the late Edna MORANIS. Loving father and father-in-law of the late Samya CHRIS, and Stephen CHRIS, and Steven and Sandy MORANIS. Proud and loving grandfather of Andrew, Jessica, Corey, and Rachel. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Jules and Sadie MORANIS, the late Selma and Dave EISEN, Anne and the late Morris MORANIS, Florence and Mickey WINBERG, and Ethel SAPERA. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 1: 30 p.m. Interment Holy Blossom Memorial Park. Shiva 16 Ridge Hill Drive. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Samya Moranis Chris Lectureship Fund c/o Mt. Sinai Hospital, 416-586-8290.

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CHRISIDIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-02-18 published
SPERDAKOS, Angeline (a.k.a. Coula LUCAS)
Passed away peacefully on February 10, 2006. Born in Montreal on March 6, 1920, Coula was the beloved sister of Helen (Eleni) LIASKOS, Mariya CHRISTIDIS and the late Dean and George SPERDAKOS. She will be forever cherished by her adoring nieces Anastasia (Tassie) CAMERON and Diane GOUZOPOULOS, Paula and Sophia SPERDAKOS, Aurora, Ophelia, Thalia CHRISTIDIS and nephew Alexander CHRISIDIS. Coula was loved by her great-nieces and great-nephews who enjoyed her unique spirit and interest in them. She is also survived by her son George TRAKAS and granddaughter Maggie TRAKAS and nieces and nephew. Coula was a wonderful woman, who brought love and joy to anyone lucky enough to spend time with her. Her sister, Eleni, knew that better than anyone, and enjoyed a special relationship with her. Their bonds were not inspired by blood alone. They loved each other's company and were simply the best of Friends. They were devoted to each other always. People were easily touched by Coula's nurturing warmth, impeccable taste and fine beauty. Her cooking was delicious enough to feed the gods and she graciously and generously shared it with many. Her nature was to heal and love people whom she met. She was an attentive listener who offered guidance without judgment, commiserating with sorrows, diffusing anger and softening the blows of disappointments. Time spent with beautiful Coula inevitably left one bolstered with confidence to move forward. Students at McGill University still remember her kind and caring ways 30 years after she was a student advisor there. Those of us who loved her are blessed with incredible memories of time spent in her company. Coula, you will be remembered, missed and forever in our hearts.

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CHRISJOHN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-04 published
SICKLES, Christine A. (née SICKLES)
After a lengthy illness on Monday October 2nd, 2006 Christine A. SICKLES of R.R.#2 Southwold in her 46th year. Loving mother of Monea, Milana and Dolly. Survived by siblings Milyard NINHAM, Bob NINHAM, Basil (J.B.) DOCKSTADER, Wanda DOCKSTADER, Dale COOPER, Regina SICKLES and Wendy SICKLES. Predeceased by her parents Isabel and Reginald SICKLES, and brothers Douglas NINHAM and Raymond DOCKSTADER. Will be sadly missed by aunts and uncles Blanche HUFF, Jimmy SICKLES and Arnold ANTONE. Best friend of Verna CHRISJOHN. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the home of Marlene SICKLES, 637 Hazel Road, R.R.#2 Southwold on Wednesday after 12 p.m. Funeral service to follow on Thursday from the Longhouse commencing at 11 a.m. Interment Longhouse Cemetery. Elliott-Madill Funeral Home, (519-264-1100) entrusted with arrangements.

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CHRISNEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-22 published
SWACKHAMER, Lelia (née JUDSON)
Peacefully, on Saturday, March 18, 2006, at Winbourne Park, Ajax, Ontario, at the age of 100. Lelia SWACKHAMER, beloved wife of the late Cecil SWACKHAMER and daughter of the late Dalus and Sarah (MOORE) JUDSON. Predeceased by brothers Harold (Lolita,) Leighton, and Ross (Lorraine,) and sisters Audrey (Ray) CHRISNEY and Eleanor (Howard) THREAPLETON. Survived by sister-in-law Marjorie JUDSON. Much loved aunt of Craig JUDSON, his wife Ann and their family. Lelia will be remembered by a loving circle of nephews and nieces in Canada and the United States and other family and Friends. The family will receive Friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village), 905-428-8488 from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, March 24th and from 9: 30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 25th. A Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Lelia SWACKHAMER will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 10: 30 a.m. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Donations to Mt. Pleasant Road Baptist Church, 527 Mt. Pleasant Road, Toronto, M4S 2M4 in memory of Lelia would be appreciated. The family wishes to thank the staff of Winbourne Park for their loving care of Lelia over the past 4 years. May God love and keep her in His care.

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CHRISTAKOS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-08 published
PLEINIS- HILL, Wendy Susan
Wendy passed away peacefully cradled in her husband's arms on April 6th, 2006 at Toronto East General Hospital, in her 42nd year. Cherished wife and best friend of Steve. Wendy will be forever loved and dearly missed. Loving daughter of the late Ron and Margaret PLEINIS and stepmother Jean. Dear sister of Jennifer (Nick CHRISTAKOS) and brothers John, Mike (Allison) and Fred. Dear niece of Shirley GAUVIN and Richard WHALE, great-niece of Molly LOGAN. " Auntie Wee" will be remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Loving "Mommy" to Tiffany WEEB. Dearest daughter-in-law to Yvonne and the late Lou HILL. Sister-in-law to Sharon (Ted ROBINSON) and niece to Doug OCKENDEN. Thank you to the staff at T.E.G.H. - Intensive Care Unit for their kindness and compassion. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Family and Friends may attend a Funeral Service at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 275 Lesmill Road, North York, (416) 441-1580 on Tuesday, April 11th at 3 p.m. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Casual Dress.

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CHRISTANSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-17 published
LLOYD, Thomas George Bedford
At the North Bay General Hospital, on Sunday, April 16, 2006, at the age of 83 years. Thomas George Bedford LLOYD was the beloved husband of Helen Elizabeth SEEBACH, who predeceased him in 1997. Proud and loving father of Tim LLOYD (Helen BUCKIE,) Tracy CHRISTANSON (Brodie,) and Vicki CAMPBELL (Jim.) Dear Grandpa to Michael, James, David, and Steven. son of the late Nora and Charles LLOYD, formerly of Toronto, Tom is survived by his brothers Clarke and Peter. A Veteran of World War 2, Tom served in the Navy. His working life was spent with the Quaker Oats Company. A community minded man Tom was a former member of the Brampton town council. He was an active member of Powassan Lodge No. 443, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, the Rorab Shrine Club, the North Bay Heritage Railway and Community Waterfront Friends. He especially enjoyed his time as "Loco", with the Shrine Clown Unit. He was honoured several years ago by North Himsworth Township as their Senior Citizen of the Year. Friends may call at the Martyn Funeral Home (across from city hall), North Bay, on Tuesday afternoon 2-4 p.m. and evening 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services to celebrate his life will be held in the funeral home Chapel on Wednesday, April 19th at 1: 30 p.m. Cremation will follow with interment of ashes in the Callander Union Cemetery. If desired, donations to the North Bay Regional Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Sneaker Fund of the Shriners will be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy.

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CHRISTENSEN o@ca.on.brant.brantford.the_expositor 2006-03-13 published
PERRIDGE- GEORGE, Stephanie LeeAnn
With the love of her family and cherished Friends surrounding and comforting her, it is with great sorrow and sadness that Stephanie's family announces her peaceful passing, after a courageous battle with cancer on March 09, 2006. Beloved daughter of Dean and Jeanette. Dearly loved sister of Kevin and Amber. Cherished Granddaughter of Lyle and Dawn GEORGE and Beverly CHRISTENSEN. Much loved niece of Mark and Lynn GEORGE and Ann WINGFIELD. Cherished friend of Dave HOPKINS and Tina KING. Stephanie will be sadly missed by many caring cousins, relatives and Friends. Predeceased by her Grandmother Freda PERRIDGE and Aunt June WOOD. Stephanie was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #500, the Brant Rod and Gun Club and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. Visitation will be held at McCleister Funeral Home, 495 Park Road North on Monday March 13th at 2: 00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9: 00 p.m. Funeral Service is Tuesday March 14th at 11:00 a.m. Please no flowers. Expressions of sympathy to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Brantford General M.R.I. Fund would be sincerely appreciated. McCleister 758-1553 or mccleisterfuneralhome@rogers.com

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CHRISTENSEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-02-27 published
BROWN, Norma (SULLY)
Peacefully with her son and granddaughter by her side at Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, February 25th, 2006, Norma (SULLY) BROWN in her 88th year. Dear wife of the late Irving G. BROWN (1988.) Dear mother of Sharon ACRES and her husband Richard of Alvinston, Jo Ann BLAY and her husband David of Forest and Kevin BROWN and his partner Leslie CHRISTENSEN of London. Dear sister of Lloyd SULLY of New Zealand, Bert SULLY of Quebec, Elaine MOFFATT and Keith SULLY of Ottawa and Betty SYMONS of Quebec. Predeceased by her sister Vera PITCARIN. Also loved by her 10 grandchildren and her 14 great-grandchildren. The family will receive Friends one hour prior to the memorial service which will be conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Saturday, March 4th, 2006 at 12: 00 p.m. with Reverend Arthur G. HILEY officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London, Ontario N6A 3R6 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London Ontario, N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca.

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CHRISTENSEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-25 published
CHRISTENSEN, Susan Lorraine (née WHITTINGTON)
We Miss you a lot, and we always will But, we know that through love You are with us still. Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital and surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006. Susan Lorraine Whittington CHRISTENSEN, of Ilderton, in her 44th year after a courageous battle with cancer. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Art CHRISTENSEN. Mommy leaves two precious children, Simon and Hannah, at home. Beloved daughter of Betty (HASKELL) WHITTINGTON and the late Glenn WHITTINGTON, of London. Lovingly remembered by parents-in-law Art and Barb CHRISTENSEN, and grandmother Christine CHRISTENSEN, all of London. Special sister to Debbie (Frank) RASTIN of Belmont, Nancy (Rick) KILLBY of St. Catharines, and Mary Liz (Joe) WHALLS of London. Loving and favourite aunt to 14 nieces and nephews. Susan will also be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and Friends. Born in London on June 3rd, 1962, Susan spent her entire life there. She was a graduate of Westminster Secondary School and the University of Western Ontario, where she met her future husband. Susan and Art received a sacrament of marriage on September 30th, 1989. Susan was a country music lover and an avid fan of racing and all things Disney. Susan dedicated her life to her family to her Church and to their children's christian school. She could always be counted on for unconditional support and guidance, and her counsel will be missed by all. She will be fondly remembered by her many Friends at the University Students Council where she worked for over twenty years. Friends may call at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday from 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Church of the Epiphany, 11 Briscoe Street West, London, on Friday, May 26th, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m., with the Reverend Teresa CORRIGAN officiating. Susan was born and spent her whole life in this church. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the London Christian Academy Memorial Fund, 85 Charles Street, London, Ontario N6H 1H1 or the Church of the Epiphany Memorial Fund. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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CHRISTENSEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-19 published
McCANDLESS, Elsie (formerly EATON, née BAILEY)
On Monday, June 12, 2006 at Bethany West, Unionville, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of Donald McCANDLESS, and the late George EATON. Loving mother of David EATON (Margaret), Douglas EATON (Judy) and Dawn CHRISTENSEN (Stephen.) Proud grandmother of Craig and Drew EATON, stepgrandmother of Megan and Torrey SWAN. Special friend to Peter LOVELL and his family. Dear sister of Leonard BAILEY (Janet) and Margaret SMITH (William.) Predeceased by Leslie BAILEY, Muriel McCANDLESS, Victor BAILEY, and Florence BAILEY. She will be fondly remembered by her many Friends in London and Unionville. Special thanks to the staff at Bethany West for their tender loving care. Resting at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, 8911 Woodbine Avenue, Markham (4 lights north of Highway 7), 905-305-8508. Visitation was held on Wednesday, June 14, from 6-9 p.m. A Funeral Service took place in the Chapel on Thursday, June 15, at 11 a.m. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London, on Saturday, June 17 at 11: 30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Bethany Lodge Markham or the charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. Absent from the body, present with the Lord.

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CHRISTENSEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-06-28 published
FORREST, Ivan Bruce
Peacefully at Sunnybrook Veterans' Hospital on 26 June, 2006. A graduate of Eastern Commerce High School, and forty-four year employee of the City of Toronto, he retired in 1983 after 19 years as Commissioner of Parks and Recreation. Ivan served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1942 to 1946 and saw service in western Canada, the Yukon, and the European theatre. He will be sorely missed by his beloved wife Lois (née McCAUGHAN,) his children Kim, Carole and Kevin, his son-in-law Paul NADEAU and daughter-in-law Susan FORREST. His memory will be cherished by his dear grandchildren Meghan, Emily, Andrew, Meredith, Elizabeth, Olivia, Isobel, and Edward; he was predeceased by sons Danny and Andrew. Ivan was loved and respected by his in-laws Sigurd CHRISTENSEN and Joe and Pat BOYD, by his many nieces, nephews and cousins, and many Friends and colleagues. He will always be remembered for his service to Toronto and to Canada, and his unwavering love of family. The family wishes to thank the staff of K2W and Doctor DIRENFELD for 10 years of exceptional care. Friends may call at the Giffen-Mack Funeral Home, 2570 Danforth Avenue (at Main Street) on Wednesday, 28 June from 7: 00-9:00 and on Thursday, 29 June from 2:00-4:00 and 7: 00-9:00. Service for the Burial of the Dead will take place at the Church of Saint_John the Baptist, Norway, 470 Woodbine Avenue (at Kingston Rd.) at 11: 00 on Friday, 30 June. If desired, a donation may be made to the Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths.

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CHRISTENSEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-25 published
CHRISTENSEN, Jim
Died November 19, 2006 in Victoria, British Columbia, aged 58. Survived by his loving partner, Nancy BROWNRIDGE and daughter Amelia; and Anne CHRISTENSEN (HERTZBERG;) parents and siblings in California. Jim was well known for "Studes Eh!" mailorder parts business, and his hobby of rebuilding and restoring Studebakers. He especially loved his cats, music, the sun, and travelling in a Studebaker throughout Canada and the United States. No service by Jim's request, but he would have liked donations to be sent to Voice of Concern for Animal Life c/o Diana Leeming, 1-1665 Fell St. Victoria, British Columbia V8R 4V9.

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CHRISTIAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-04 published
MUERS, Ruth (CRANDALL)
At Woodstock General Hospital on Wednesday, December 28, 2005, Ruth (CRANDALL) MUERS, formerly of Ingersoll, in her 83rd year. Daughter of the late Lawrence and Clara CRANDALL. Wife of the late Angus MUERS (1973.) Dear sister of Marjory MAURICE and her husband James of Forest, Bill CRANDALL of Nova Scotia, Bob CRANDALL of Dorchester and Wayne CRANDALL of Ottawa. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one sister Jean CHRISTIAN (1997) and one brother Larry CRANDALL (1976.) Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at the McBeath-Dynes Funeral Home, 246 Thames Street South, Ingersoll on Saturday, January 7, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to service time. Rev. Keith SUTHERLAND officiating. Interment later Banner Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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CHRISTIAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-14 published
CHRISTIAN, Irene (née VAN SPYBROOKE)
Of Wallaceburg, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2006, at the age of 88 years. Irene was born in Ohio and was a daughter of the late Cyril and Zulma (JANSSENS) VAN SPYBROOKE. Beloved wife of the late Gaston "Tony" CHRISTIAN. Dear mother and mother-in-law of Wayne and Verna CHRISTIAN of Wallaceburg. Dear grandmother of Jodie CHRISTIAN of LaSalle, Greg and Lisa CHRISTIAN of Jeannettes Creek and Scott CHRISTIAN of Wallaceburg. Loving great-grandmother of Connor and Devin. Predeceased by her brother Ralph and her sisters Madeline, Margaret and Helen. Visitation will be held from the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home, 639 Elgin Street, Wallaceburg, on Sunday, May 14, 2006 from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from the funeral home on Monday, May 15, 2006 at 10 a.m. Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Wallaceburg. Donations to the Alzheimer Society may be left at the funeral home.

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CHRISTIAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-15 published
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Juanita▼ Wildrose▼ Emack▼
Died July 14, 2006 at her home in her 102nd year. She was the beloved wife of Walter Albert for 68 years, until his death in 1996. Born in Wichita, Kansas, raised on a farm in Texas County, Missouri, she was educated at Drury College and the University of Michigan. She came to Canada in 1930 with Walter and raised four children -- Susan DOWNE (Charles▼ MacKENZIE,) John (Ana,▼) Molly EYNON (who predeceased her,) and Ann THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON. Her grandchildren number twelve -- Peter, Lise, Bret, and Bill DOWNE, Nana▼ TRIOLESE, Andrew and Ian THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Susan▼ CARLYLE, Robert and Patrick EYNON and Forrest and Brook SCHNIEDER/SNIDER/SNYDER. She▼ was blessed with fourteen great-granchildren Julia and Conor DOWNE, Tristan▼ DOWNE- DEWDNEY, Jordan and Maya DOWNE, Mackenzie Genevieve DOWNE, Nadia Grace and Stefan TIROLESE, Cole and Riley THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Shaelyn▼ THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Jamie CHRISTIAN, Nicholas and Thomas SOUTHEN. All▼ her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren knew her as a scholar, botanist, weaver, and dictionary-hound. She was always interested and interesting, not only to her family but to her many Friends and faithful caregivers. We are grateful for the exemplary care given her by Vivian Mandalina and Nicola MEMO, who made it possible for her to live in the house she shared with Walter and where her children were raised, until she died. A memorial service is planned for later this summer in Bayfield, Ontario. Memorial contributions to the Walter Thompson Alumni Fellowship, Richard Ivey School of Business, 1151 Richmond Street, London N6A 3K7 would be gratefully acknowledged. (James A. Harris Funeral Home, London)

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CHRISTIAN 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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CHRISTIAN 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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CHRISTIAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-02-16 published
RACEY, Arthur Gerald
B.Sc. Forestry University of Toronto, 1951, World War 2 Veteran - Royal Canadian Air Force 194 Squadron Royal Air Force, Burma Star
On February 13, 2006, at the Ste-Anne's Veterans Hospital, Ste- Anne de Bellevue, Québec, Arthur Gerald RACEY, age 83, beloved husband of 63 years to Katherine Elizabeth (Betty) WICKSON, loving father of Margaret (Peggi) (Bill CALDER) Dunvegan, Ontario; Frances, Ladner, British Columbia; Gordon (Stella BOUCHARD) Ile Perrot, Québec, dear grandfather of Byron and Kathie (Steve NUNN) CALDER, Leanne and Angela LEGGETT, Maghen, Jessie and Emily RACEY. Family's first ever great-grandfather, proudly, to Corra and Hana NUNN, predeceased by parents, Robert Ritchie RACEY and Rose Catherine CUMMINS, brother Gordon, and sisters Martha and Jean RACEY. Fondly remembered by brother and sister Tom RACEY, British Columbia and Lilian CHRISTIAN, England. Funeral service to be held Friday, February 17th at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Home, 222 Highway 20, (Exit 49 Cartier) Pointe Claire. A grateful thank you to the caring staff on floor 9A at Ste-Anne's Hospital who helped lessen the burden. In memoriam donations to the Ste-Anne's Hospital Foundation, 305 Anciens Combattants, Ste-Anne de Bellevue, H9X 1T9 would be appreciated. Per Ardua and Astra Through Adversity to the Stars.

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CHRISTIAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-05-26 published
MORRISON, Hugh Whitney, B.A. (Alta,) B.A. (Hons) M.A. (Oxon)
Peacefully, in his 99th year, May 23, 2006, at the Aurora Retirement Centre, Aurora, Ontario. Hugh had an extraordinary and very full life. Born May 15, 1908 in Vegreville, Alberta, he earned his B.A. (Hons.) (language and literature) at the University of Alberta, Edmonton and was named a Rhodes Scholar in 1930. At his Oxford College, Merton, he read literature and political theory from 1930 to 1932, with post-graduate studies in 1933. After serving as a reporter at the Toronto Star and editor of the Star Weekly from 1934 to 1937, Hugh was appointed the first Director of Talks and Public Affairs at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, serving in Ottawa and Toronto from 1937 to 1943. Thereafter, he worked as Assistant to the President of a Central and South American airline out of New York until 1947. While in that position, he was recruited to assist 'Intrepid', Canada's spy master Sir William STEPHENSON, by reporting wartime activities of German agents in Central and South America. (In Hugh's library is a copy of A Man Called Intrepid by Stephenson dedicated 'To Hugh, my comrade in arms'.) From 1946 to 1948 he was a partner in a public relations firm in New York. Then he rejoined the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in its 'Overseas ShortWave Broadcasting Service' in Montreal as its first Director for Latin America. He returned to Toronto in 1952 as the first Director of Public Relations for the United Way, serving until 1972. On retirement, he developed a diploma course in Public Relations at Humber College and taught there until 1983. Always a keen scholar of English literature, particularly Shakespeare, Hugh wrote Shakespeare, his Daughters and his Tempest, published in 1963. He also wrote Oxford Today and the Canadian Rhodes Scholarships, published in 1958. Hugh was the oldest surviving Canadian Rhodes Scholar. Unfortunately, his autobiography remains unfinished. While at Oxford Hugh played hockey for the Spengler (European) Cup-winning Oxford teams in 1931 and 1932. Recently, he was invited to Oxford for a reunion of Oxford hockey teams and presented with a replica of his playing jersey. Hugh outlived three wives (Florentine St. Clair SHERMAN, Patricia LeMoine FITZGERALD, daughter of the artist, and Marita LAFLÈCHE) and one companion, Mary-Lucile Getchell FRENCH, called 'Ceeley', with whom he was reunited after an interval of 62 years they had met while he was at Oxford and she was in Paris on her 'junior year abroad' from Smith College. Hugh is survived by his loving granddaughter Elizabeth St. Clair Morrison FIELD (Adam CHRISTIAN) of Buffalo, N.Y. daughter of his only child, Hugh., Peter St. Clair who died in 1998, and his nephew Hugh John BOLTON of Edmonton. Hugh's extensive library was donated in lots over many years to the University of Alberta and his Oxford College, with assistance from his long-time friend, book dealer David MASON of Toronto. His extensive Shakespearean studies collection was gratefully accepted in 2004 by doctoral candidates in the University of Toronto's English Department. His extensive memorabilia, including transcripts of wartime and other Canadian Broadcasting Corporation shows Hugh produced, has been gratefully accepted by Library and Archives Canada (finding aid No. 2283). For more on Hugh's career, his publications and honours received, see the entry in the 2006 Whose Who in Canada. A memorial service will be held at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Ave. W. (2 stoplights west of Yonge St.), Toronto on Sunday, May 28, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m., reception following there. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Rhodes Scholars Foundation in his name would be appreciated.

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CHRISTIAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-06-24 published
CHRISTIAN, Duane
Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 20, 2006. Beloved son of Simone WELLINGTON. Cherished brother of Alexis and Devon. Loved grand_son of Roy and Bernice WELLINGTON. He will be sadly missed by his father and paternal grandparents. Duane was a vibrant person. He loved sports, bikes, cars, and like a typical teenager, girls. He will be fondly remembered by his many family and Friends. At the request of the family, funeral arrangements are private.

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CHRISTIAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-07-15 published
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Juanita▲ Wildrose▲ Emack▲
Died July 14, 2006 at her home in London in her 102nd year. She was the beloved wife of Walter Albert for 68 years, until his death in 1996. Born in Wichita, Kansas, raised on a farm in Texas County, Missouri, she was educated at Drury College and the University of Michigan. She came to Canada in 1930 with Walter and raised four children - Susan DOWNE (Charles▲ MacKENZIE,) John (Ana,▲) Molly Eynon (who predeceased her,) and Ann THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON. Her grandchildren number twelve - Peter, Lise, Bret, and Bill DOWNE, Nana▲ TIROLESE, Andrew and Ian THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Susan▲ CARLYLE, Robert and Patrick EYNON, and Forrest and Brook SCHNIEDER/SNIDER/SNYDER. She▲ was blessed with fourteen greatgrandchildren - Julia and Conor DOWNE, Tristan▲ DOWNE- DEWDNEY, Jordan and Maya DOWNE, Mackenzie Genevieve DOWNE, Nadia Grace and Stefan TIROLESE, Cole and Riley THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Shaelyn▲ THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Jamie CHRISTIAN, Nicholas and Thomas SOUTHEN. All▲ her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren knew her as a scholar, botanist, weaver, and dictionary-hound. She was always interested and interesting, not only to her family but to her many Friends and faithful caregivers. We are grateful for the exemplary care given her by Vivian MANDALINA and Nicola MEMO, who made it possible for her to live in the house she shared with Walter and where her children were raised, until she died. A memorial service is planned for later this summer in Bayfield, Ontario. Memorial contributions to the Walter Thompson Alumni Fellowship, Richard Ivey School of Business, 1151 Richmond Street, London N6A 3K7 would be gratefully acknowledged. James A. Harris Funeral Home London

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CHRISTIAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-09-19 published
JUNG, Roland Christopher, M.D., (F.R.C.P.C)
Member of the Medical Society of Nova Scotia, C.M.A., 56, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2006, with his loving family by his side. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he was a son of Dorothy (HUSSEY) JUNG and the late Fritz JUNG. Roland was a pathologist and Director of Medical Laboratories at both the Valley and Yarmouth Regional Hospitals. Roland will be sadly missed by his wife, Kathleen (WHITE/WHYTE;) son, Jason, Alberta; daughters, Jessica and Victoria, both at home, and Ebony, his black lab. He also will be sadly missed by his mother, Dorothy 'Mutti' JUNG, and sister, Brunhilde (Douglas) VAZ in Jamaica; brother, Rolf (Wendy) JUNG, Qatar; uncles, Laurie (Ruth) HUSSEY, Ronnie HUSSEY; aunts, Mary (Ron) MOONEY, Australia; Celine and Pat BATEMAN, Canada, and relatives and Friends in Jamaica, Canada, Australia, England, and U.S.A. Roland will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 23 at 1 p.m. in Saint_Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Kentville, with Father Craig CHRISTIAN officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. No flowers by request. Donations in Roland's memory may be made to the Valley or Yarmouth Regional Hospital Foundations, Calabar Boys School in Kingston, Jamaica or Victorian Order of Nurses, Valley Branch. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium, P.O. Box 239, Port Williams, Nova Scotia B0P 1T0. Cards of sympathy or donations in Roland's memory may be sent to this address or on-line at: serenityfuneral@ca.ns.sympatico.ca

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CHRISTIAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-19 published
JARVIS, Peter
Peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2006 at York Central Hospital - Long Term Care Facility, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Emma for 51 years. Loving father of Susan CHRISTIAN (John,) Rose SMITH (Joe) and Freda VILLERS (Dave.) Cherished grandfather of Tracy (Tony), Tammy (Mark), Deanna (Jamie), Tyler, Matthew, and Ashley. Great-grandfather of Abbey. Peter will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill (4th traffic light north of Major Mackenzie Dr.) on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, March 21 at 1: 00 p.m., followed by cremation. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the York Central Hospital - Long Term Care Facility would be appreciated.

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CHRISTIAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-06-23 published
Shot teen had meek side
By Steve RENNIE, Staff Reporter with files from John DUNCANSON
Duane CHRISTIAN was no saint. But the 15-year-old boy shot by a Toronto police officer this week had a meek side, one that made him reluctant to go down into his aunt's basement because he was afraid of her cat.
It was this image that Delores RICKETTS, a cousin of CHRISTIAN's mother Simone WELLINGTON, couldn't get out of her mind yesterday as she spoke about the teen's death on Tuesday after he was spotted driving a stolen van.
Two officers patrolling the Scarborough Golf Club Rd. area saw the white Dodge Caravan just before 5 a.m.
The pair chased the van and tried to corner it in the parking lot of the Royaltown apartment building, at the corner of Lawrence Ave. E. and Scarborough Golf Club Rd.
"If you're afraid of a little cat, how can you get caught up doing all these wrong things?" said RICKETTS, describing how CHRISTIAN would sometimes stay at her Scarborough home when his mother couldn't handle him.
"When he misbehaved, I'd take him here for a while to see if I could make something out of him," RICKETTS said. "Their lifestyles were a bit different from mine."
She said CHRISTIAN would act up and show off when he was with his Friends, but was a different person when he was alone.
Since he loved cars, RICKETTS thought he would wind up working at a dealership one day.
RICKETTS said CHRISTIAN had been trying to contact his father, whom he had never met. She remembered watching him make calls during one of his visits and becoming angry when he couldn't reach him.
"He tried. He tried to be accepted," she said.
Despite his troubled past, relatives came to CHRISTIAN's defence yesterday saying police overreacted when they shot and killed the teen.
"They're not heroes, they're murderers," said Monique CRAIG, CHRISTIAN's 18-year-old cousin.
"They didn't have to shoot him. He didn't have no weapon."
The portrait that emerged from Friends and family is that of a troubled teen who had bounced from school to school.
He had several youth convictions, including robbery.
CRAIG said CHRISTIAN lived with a long-time friend for a time after his mother kicked him out of the house a few years ago. He had recently been living with his grandparents, Roy and Mori WELLINGTON, in the Royaltown apartment building.
The apartment superintendent said only that CHRISTIAN's grandparents lived in the building, not the teen or his mother.
Several neighbours of CHRISTIAN's grandparents said the family was quiet and mostly kept to themselves.
Sahra AHMED, who has lived in the building for eight years, said she didn't know the family well but never noticed anything out of the ordinary.
"I'd see them in the hall sometimes and they seemed like a nice family."
Special Investigations Unit investigators returned to the shooting scene yesterday to take more photos as they piece together what led to the fatal shooting.
More canvasses of area buildings are also being done as investigators try to find witnesses: to the shooting.
An autopsy has been performed on the 15-year-old, but the Special Investigations Unit is withholding that information until they talk further with the family of the dead youth, said Rose BLISS, the Special Investigations Unit spokesperson.
Police sources indicated the officer fired into the passenger side of the stolen white Dodge Caravan when the driver tried to run down his partner.
Under the law, officers must feel there is an imminent danger to themselves or others if they are discharge their weapon.
Funeral arrangements have yet to be made, the family said yesterday.

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