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DAVIE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-24 published
HOWARD, W. Gary
At his residence on Sunday, May 21, 2006, W. Gary HOWARD of Whealan Road Woodstock in his 61st year. Beloved husband of the late Betty Lou HOWARD (EASTON) (Nee ALLEN.) Cherished son of Jean HOWARD and the late Bill HOWARD. Dear father of Darin HOWARD and his wife Joanne of Windsor, Kimberley McDONALD and her husband Bill of London, Lyn LONGRIDGE and her companion Dave MURRAY of Innerkip, Cheryl HOWARD of Toronto, Crystal EASTON, Scott FENSKE and his wife Jessica, all of London, Jesse DAVIE and Owen EASTON of Woodstock. Loved grandfather of Mitchell HOWARD and his wife Alicia, Chase, Raven, and Cody HOWARD, Jonathan, Tristan and Jordanna McDONALD and Corey LONGRIDGE. Dear great-grandfather of Jade HOWARD. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Avenue, Woodstock (539-0004) Thursday 7-9 p.m. where the memorial service will be held in the chapel Friday at 1: 30 p.m. Interment in Mount Vernon United Church Cemetery. Contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes Foundation or Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. Online condolences at www.longworth funeralhome.com.

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DAVIE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-07 published
DAVIE, Thomas A.
A Saint Thomas and area resident since 1950, passed away at the Valleyview Home, Saint Thomas on Thursday, October 5, 2006, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of 58 years to Marjorie (SMITH) DAVIE. Father of the late Eleanor Ruth DAVIE (1959.) Dear brother of William DAVIE in England, Nelson DAVIE of London, Ontario, late Leonard and late Jack DAVIE. Also fondly remembered by several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Born October 22, 1917 in Melancthon Twp., Ontario, son of the late Malcolm and Janet (CLELLAND) DAVIE. A retired nursing orderly at Westminster Hospital, London, he also formerly worked in the pharmacy at Victoria Hospital, South Street, London. Mr. DAVIE was a member of the Community of Christ Church, Saint Thomas, having served as an elder for many years. During the Second World War he served in England with the Canadian Army Medical Corps. Friends will be received at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington Street, Saint Thomas on Sunday evening from 7-9 p.m. and Monday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. where the funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in Elmdale Memorial Park. Memorial donations to the Valleyview Home Memorial Foundation, Parkinson Society Canada or charity of one's choice gratefully acknowledged.

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DAVIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-12-23 published
ORR, Patricia Ann (née DOUPE)
On Thursday, December 14, 2006 in Saint Paul's Hospital Vancouver, British Columbia after a lengthy illness. Wife of David ORR and mother of Andrew and Cameron, daughter of Harold and Iowna DOUPE of Mississauga, Ontario. Sister of Barbara DAVIE (Phil) of Burlington and Cindy PARKIN (Scott) of Barrie.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-03-02 published
BOUCHARD, Daryl Royal Joseph
At his home in Owen Sound on Tuesday, February 28, 2006. In his 48th year, Daryl Royal Joseph BOUCHARD, loving son of Anita BOUCHARD and her late husband Gilbert Thomas BOUCHARD. Loved brother of Dennis, and Jocelyn and her husband Tom MULLAN. Lovingly remembered by his foster sisters, Cindy and her husband James DAVIES and Janet and her husband Keith ENGALLS. Friends may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Mary's Church on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. A Vigil service will be held at the funeral home on Friday evening at 8: 30 p.m. Interment in Sanctuary Park Cemetery in Port Elgin. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-05-19 published
FALKINER, James
After a brief illness at the Chesley Hospital on Sunday, May 7, 2006 in his 93rd year. He was predeceased by his wife Margery (née MOORE) in 1992 and is survived by sons Bruce (Fern) of Paris, Ken (Elaine) of Brantford and Ernest (Gloria) of Elmwood, daughters Mary DAVIES of Cambridge, Joan BECKHAM (Wilfred▼) of Waterford, and Ruth LEWIS (Wilfred) of Branchton and daughter-in-law Donna FALKINER of Lisle, 18 Grandchildren, 37 Great-Grandchildren and 5 Great-Great- Grandchildren. Predeceased by son James George (2004,) Grandchildren Carmen FALKINER and Carolyn VANDERKOY, Great-Grandchildren Michael BECKHAM and Andrew LEWIS, brother Russell and sisters Kate, Dorothy BOYES and Hazel GALLAGHER. Sadly missed by Ernie, Gloria and Patches. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Chesley Hospital for the care given during his short stay. Visitations were held at Coutts Funeral Home 96 Andrew Street, Cambridge on Wednesday, May 10th from 7: 00 to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday, May 11th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7: 00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service was held in the funeral chapel on Friday, May 12th at 1: 30 p.m.officiated by Pastor Doctor Scott BACON. Internment Mount View Cemetery. Donations to a charity of your choice.
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DAVIES o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-11-20 published
PATCHELL " Bunny" Bernice
At the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Saturday November 18, 2006. The former Bunny Bernice PATCHELL of R.R.#3 Tara in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Orland. Dear mother of Paul (Terri) of Toronto, Michel (Britta) of Rockford, Bruce (Brenda) of Cochrane, Chris (Bill) of R.R.#3 Tara, David (Janice) of Alvanley, Velma BELL (Jim) of Paisley and Audrey of Fergus. Dear mother-in-law of Carol PATCHELL of Owen Sound. Predeceased by son Mark. Also survived by sister Audrey DAVIES (Harry,▼) sister-in-law Laura BELFIELD, all of Nova Scotia, 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Paul H. Eagleson Funeral Home in Tara on Tuesday from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara. Memorial donations to the Tara Legion Building Fund or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated as your expressions of sympathy. Condolences may be expressed online at www.paulheaglesonfuneralhome.ca

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DAVIES o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-12-08 published
SPEER, Cheryl Lynn
We are very humbled by the expressions of sympathy received in the passing of Cheryl Lynn SPEER. We would like to thank everyone, for bringing food, sending flowers, donations and expressiom of sympathy. Special thanks to Rev. Heather DAVIES, Paul H. Eagleson Funeral Home and the Tara United Church Women Thank you to Doctor TISHER for her kindness and special care.
Phil SPEER and family
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DAVIES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-17 published
DAVIES, Rose▼ and Charles
Deceased in 1996 If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, We would walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. Karen, Linda and families.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-29 published
CLOES, Ada Marie (COXON)
Of Strathroy (formerly of Hanover). In her 81st year after a long and courageous battle with cancer at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on April 27th, 2006 with her family at her side. Predeceased by husband Murray (1988). Also predeceased by sister Minnie RUBY (1961,) and brother Lloyd COXON (1996) and infant sister Margaret. Survived by brother Doctor Earl COXON, Wellesley, Ontario, son Brian CLOES (Vera) of Horseshoe Valley, daughter Carol DAVIES (Dan THOURNOUT) of Strathroy and Linda PALMER (Jim) of London. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Ada was a proud member of the United Church Women. Memorial Service to be held in Hanover at the Grace United Church on Thursday May 4th, 2006 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Doug KAUFMAN officiating. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Crohns Society. Arrangements entrusted to Denning Bros. Funeral Home. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Ada.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-03 published
PATERSON, June I. (MARTIN)
(R.N. Victoria Hospital Grad. 1948)
Peacefully at the Kingsway Lodge, Saint Marys surrounded by her family on May 2, 2006. June I. (MARTIN) PATERSON age 79 yrs loving wife of Denzil PATERSON. Dear mother of Jim and Marilyn PATERSON of Elora, Heather and Ken HARRISON of Georgetown, Dawn DAVIES of Cochrane, Alberta and Kim and Sam CORRIVEAU of Saint Marys. Proud grandmother of Jared PATERSON and wife Dana DOLINSEK of Guelph, Renée PATERSON and husband Brad POULTON of Simcoe, Ryan HARRISON of Squamish, British Columbia, MacKenzie DAVIES and Carla DAVIES of Cochrane, Alberta, Danielle CORRIVEAU of London and Michael CORRIVEAU of Saint Marys. Dear sister of Douglas and Leora MARTIN of Calendar and Betty and Maurice RUSSELL of London. Dear sister-in-law of Joan MARTIN of Powassan and sadly missed by special Friends Anna HEWITT and Brick BRADFORD. Predeceased by her parents Clarence MARTIN and the former Gladys MOSSEY, a daughter Margaret PATERSON and a brother Jack MARTIN. At June's request cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held at the L.A. Ball Funeral Chapel, 7 Water St. N., Saint Marys on Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2006 at Browns United Church (Zorra Twp.) at 11 a.m. with Pastor Irene RICHARDSON officiating. In her memory donations to the Saint Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation, Kingsway Lodge Life Care or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-07 published
JAZEY, Marsha Ann (née MARTIN)
It is with sorrow and heavy hearts that the family of Marsha Ann (MARTIN) JAZEY announce her passing on Friday May 5th, 2006 at her home in London, in her 61st year, surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Alex for 34 years. Dear mother of Danielle, Jenny and her fiancé Shawn THORPE all of London. Marsha will be missed by her beloved dog Toby. Dear step-mother of Corinne JAZEY and her partner Chris SHANNON of Kingston, missed by her grandchildren, niece of Jean SMITH and Mary DALY. Predeceased by her parents May and Leslie MARTIN, daughter-in-law of Faye JAZEY and the late Joe JAZEY, sister-in-law of Mariam DAVIES, Don JAZEY and his wife Del and Gary JAZEY and his wife Debbie. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Marsha was an employee of Victoria Hospital for over 40 years and a true Toronto Blue Jays fan. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, May 10th, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. with Reverend J. Murdo POLLOCK officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program (Lung Cancer), 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario N6C 2R6. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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DAVIES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-20 published
DAVIES, Everett O.
At London Health Sciences Centre -- University Hospital on Thursday, May 18th, 2006, Everett O. DAVIES of London in his 83rd year. Husband of the late Evelyn DAVIES (2003.) Beloved father of Doug and Debbie of Chatham, Russ and Carrie of London, Pat and George THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of Calgary, and Bruce and Debbie also of London. Loving grandfather of Kim, Kelly, James, Brian, Andrew, Erin and Liane and great-grandfather of Cameron and Scarlet. Dear brother of Howard DAVIES and Ruth HANDS. Predeceased▼ by his brother Malcolm DAVIES. Memorial visitation will be held on Monday from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the memorial service will be conducted on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. A Legion Service under the auspices of Victory Branch #317 will be held in the chapel on Monday at 7: 00 p.m. Inurnment at Aylmer Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Everett are asked to consider the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-06 published
BREAKEY, Dorothy (CORLESS)
At Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich on Saturday, June 3, 2006 Dorothy (CORLESS) BREAKEY of Zurich in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth BREAKEY (1994.) Dear mother of Richard and Kathy BREAKEY of Edmonton. Dear aunt of John and Bonnie CORLESS of Peterborough, Susan and Jim DAVIES of Banff and Kevin and Marion BREAKEY of Calgary. Dear sister-in-law of Dot CORLESS of Peterborough and Isabelle BREAKEY of Calgary. Predeceased by brothers Ben and Alvin, sisters-in-law Helen McKAY and Marion BAIN, brother-in-law Keith BREAKEY and her parents Mort and Pearl CORLESS. There will be no funeral service or visitation. Donations to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter (235-1220) entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hopperhockeyfh.com.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-08 published
GRAY/GREY, Lloyd B.
At London Health Sciences Centre -- University Hospital, London on Thursday, July 6th, 2006 Lloyd B. GRAY/GREY of Gilmore and London in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean (SMALL) GRAY/GREY (1982.) Dearly loved father of Marlene STANFIELD and her husband Art of Brampton and Ken GRAY/GREY of Ottawa. Dear brother of Verla HICK and her husband Roy of London and their family. Loving grandfather of Michelle HAY and her husband Dave of Brampton and Aaron STANFIELD of Brampton. Special friend and loved by Evelyn DAVIES of London. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, July 10th, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. with Reverend Lorenzo RAMIREZ of Empress United Church officiating. Interment in Cook's Cemetery, Mount Brydges. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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DAVIES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-21 published
MORLEY, Desmond▼ Eric▼
Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday, July 19th, 2006 Desmond Eric MORLEY of London in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Eileen Hilda MORLEY. Dear father of Douglas MORELY and his wife Marie-Paule of Kapuskasing; Carolyn HENNESSY and her husband Rick of Barrie; Lorraine ISBISTER and her husband Bob▼ of Markham; Donna ROBERTSON and her husband Jim of Cobourg and Sheila DAVIES and her husband Ken of London. Dear grandfather of Steven, Andrea, Sean, Kevin, Pamela, Scot, Todd, Keefer, Joshua and Tylere. Dear brother of Leonard MORLEY and his wife Barb▼ of Byron; Albert MORELY and his wife Catherine of Montreal and Gloria SMITH and her husband Ken of Markham. Predeceased by his parents Janet and Sydney and his brothers Lawrence and Earl and his sister Theresa. The family would like to thank the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at Parkwood Hospital for all their care and attention. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Saint_James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London on Monday, July 24th, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend▼ Doctor▼ Keith▼ FLEMING/FLEMMING officiating. A private family inurnment of cremated remains will be held in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy, 1630 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 104, Toronto, Ontario M6L 1C5 or the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario N6C 2R6. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London entrusted with arrangements (519-433-5184). Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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DAVIES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-22 published
MORLEY, Desmond▲ Eric▲
Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday, July 19th, 2006 Desmond Eric MORLEY of London in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Eileen Hilda MORLEY. Dear father of Douglas MORLEY and his wife Marie-Paule of Kapuskasing; Carolyn HENNESSY and her husband Rick of Barrie; Lorraine ISBISTER and her husband Bob▲ of Markham; Donna ROBERTSON and her husband Jim of Cobourg and Sheila DAVIES and her husband Ken of London. Dear grandfather of Steven, Andrea, Sean, Kevin, Pamela, Scot, Todd, Keefer, Joshua and Tylere. Dear brother of Leonard MORLEY and his wife Barb▲ of Byron; Albert MORLEY and his wife Catherine of Montreal and Gloria SMITH and her husband Ken of Markham. Predeceased by his parents Janet and Sydney and his brothers Lawrence and Earl and his sister Theresa. The family would like to thank the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at Parkwood Hospital for all their care and attention. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Saint_James Westminster Anglican Church, 115 Askin Street, London on Monday, July 24th, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend▲ Doctor▲ Keith▲ FLEMING/FLEMMING officiating. A private family inurnment of cremated remains will be held in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy, 1630 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 104, Toronto, Ontario M6L 1C5 or the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario N6C 2R6. A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London entrusted with arrangements (519-433-5184). Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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DAVIES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-09-19 published
VOWELS, Ronald Clarence
On Wednesday September 13, 2006 at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital in his 62nd year. Dearly loved brother of Coral FUCHS and Ruth and her husband Henry GROVES all of Saint Thomas and the late infant sister Suzanne. Dear aunt of Julie and her husband Mike HARDMAN and their children Justine, Michaela of Saint Thomas, Corinna and her husband Rudy HEAN of Saint Thomas, Susanne and her husband Jamie PROULX and their children Chelsea and Megan of Windsor, Tina and her husband Ed NAUJOKAITES and their children Daniel, Alishia and Nicholas of Saint Thomas, Kevin and his wife Denise GROVES of Muirkirk. Sadly missed by a number of cousins. Ronald was born September 24, 1944 in Saint Thomas the son of the late Clarence and Evelyn (DAVIES) VOWELS and had worked for Therm-O-Disc. A Memorial Service to Celebrate Ronald's life will be held at the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall, Sunset Road, Saint Thomas, Saint Thomas on Saturday, September 23rd at 2: 00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas in charge of arrangements.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-31 published
DAVIES, Terry William▲
Peacefully, with family by his side, on Friday, December 29, 2006, at University Hospital, Terry William DAVIES passed away in his 59th year. Loving father of Sherry Lynn DAVIES and Gord DAVIES. Dear grandfather of Colton. Beloved son of Doris DAVIES and predeceased by his father William "Bill" DAVIES. Survived by his siblings Larry and Penny DAVIES and Nancy and Stan WIADERNY. Terry will be sadly missed by Sandra DAVIES, many nieces, nephews, Friends and "The Red Eye Gang". The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff of the intensive care unit. Friends will be received at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell) for visitation on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 1 p.m. Interment to follow Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Reverend Earl LEISKA officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the London Humane Society would be appreciated.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.peterborough.north_monaghan.peterborough.the_peterborough_examiner 2006-03-31 published
SANDERS, Arthur Henry " Sandy"
At Northumberland Health Centre on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Margaret HUBBLE. Loving father of Alan (Elizabeth,) Don (Debbie,) Cathy FARLEY (Dave) all of Peterborough, Karen GRAY/GREY of Kingston and David (Gayle) of Newcastle. Loving son of Marita and the late Edwin SANDERS. Dear brother of Harold of Peterborough and Donna DAVIES (Ed) of Burgessville and the late Donny. Cherished grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 8. He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. There will be a Celebration of Life held on Monday, April 3rd, 2006 in the Nisbett Funeral Home and Chapel, 600 Monaghan Road South, Peterborough at 3: 30 p.m. Reception to follow in the Nisbett Reception Centre. In memory of Art, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-02-17 published
LAW, Alan Joseph Woodforth, P.Eng.
Alan Joseph Woodforth LAW died peacefully at home, in the arms of his wife and best friend Nicki, on February 11, 2006. He was 74 years old. Born on January 21, 1932 in Cheshire, England, Alan graduated at age 19 from Nottingham University with a degree in Mining Engineering. During his final year at university, Alan applied for a student position at Sigma Gold Mine in Val D'Or, Quebec and left England in 1952 for Canada, a life long dream. After working with Sigma for three years, Alan went to Manitouwadge to work for Noranda Mines, Geco Division producing copper and zinc, where he worked as an underground surveyor, and later as a layout engineer. In 1958, he moved to Elliot Lake as the Planning Engineer for Rio Algom Mines - Milliken Division, and in 1959, on a blind date at the old Gatineau Club in the Ottawa /Hull area where Della Reese was performing, Alan met Diane McGLADE, affectionately known as Nicki, whom he married on June 25, 1960. It was at Milliken Mines in Elliot Lake that Alan met a number of people who would direct the course of his life and career - Dale and Norma HENDRICK, Mervyn UPHAM, George STENNING, Carl ASHENHURST, Ted CHEESEMAN, Dennis BRIDGER, Alex McNEILL, and many others. Alan moved quickly through the ranks at Milliken Mines holding the position of Chief Mining Engineer until the mine closed in 1964. Nicki and Alan then moved to Nenagh, Ireland in 1964 where he developed a lead-zinc mine as the Chief Engineer for Mogul of Ireland. He returned to Canada in 1966 to work as Chief Engineer at Newmont's Granduc Mines Ltd, and engineered an eleven-mile tunnel that had to be driven under intervening mountain ranges and glaciers. The tunnel then connected to a mountain road that had to be built to Stewart, the nearest port, 32 miles away. The Granduc project achieved engineering goals unprecedented in the history of mining. In 1970, Mervyn Upham, then president of Selco Mining Corporation, invited Alan to join him as Director of Engineering in Toronto. Known by many as the best mining engineer in the industry, he was given many global assignments including the development of the mine design in 1973 of the Newmont-Mount Isa Agnew nickel project in western Australia. Back in Canada, until his retirement in 1992 from Selco, later known as BHP Billiton, he engineered the development of the Quebec Selbaie copper zinc mine and the South Bay copper zinc mine in western Ontario. All of his mines made major contributions to the well being and the economics of their respective locations. Alan was excellent at any endeavour he took on whether it was curling, tennis, golf, bridge, snooker, toastmaster and drama clubs, model trains and woodworking. He was, in particular, a smiling connoisseur of good Scotch. Alan was a member of the Professional Engineers Association of Ontario, the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, the Engineer's Club of Toronto, and the Ontario Club. Although he excelled as a mining engineer, Alan's gift of recital, particularly of the Battle of Hastings, and numerous other epic poems was closely matched by his singing of Danny Boy, performed beautifully with granddaughter Emily TAILOR/TAYLOR, a mere three weeks before his death. Exceptionally bright, kind, modest, and witty, Alan not only led the world of engineering science in some of the largest and most ambitious mines around the world, he was at all times unfailingly devoted to his wife, his children, his grandchildren and all his family and Friends. Alan is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Diane (Nicki) LAW (née McGLADE,) his beloved daughters Elizabeth Ann (Robert VOGTLE;) Diane Millicent (Greg DAVIES,) and Nancy-Jane (Iain TAILOR/TAYLOR;) by grandchildren Mathew, Jennifer and Laura VOGTLE; Emily and Simon TAILOR/TAYLOR, and Sean DAVIES. Alan leaves behind his two brothers in England, John Geoffrey LAW and David Thomas LAW. He is dearly loved by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and 29 nieces and nephews. No one was blessed with more loyal or caring Friends than Alan, many spanning decades of memorable years with Alan and Nicki at the cottage in Muskoka or around the bridge table. The LAW family gratefully acknowledges the commitment and care delivered by cardiologist Dr. Anthony GRAHAM for over 25 years; and by the wonderful home care workers from the Etobicoke Community Care Access Centre. Funeral services will be held at St. Georges On-The-Hill, 4600 Dundas Street West on Tuesday, February 21, at 2: 00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, it was Alan's preference that any donations be directed to the St. Michael's Hospital Foundation, c/o Dr. Gordon Moe's Research Program in Congestive Heart Failure, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-11 published
WALLACE, John▼ Francis▼ " Jack▼"
Unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday March 7, 2006 at age 84. Loving▼ husband of Cathy Dorothy (GALVIN,) devoted father of Ted (Karen,) Ann HATCHELL (Jonathan,) Jane LONGCHAMPS (Donald,) Peter (Julia,) and Caroline DAVIES (Greg.▼) Adoring▼ grandfather of Michael, Andrew, Emma and Margot WALLACE; Alexandra,▼ James▼ and Matthew HATCHELL; Jessica LONGCHAMPS; Hannah, Lucy and Sophie WALLACE Sam, Jack and Alicia DAVIES. Jack▼ was predeceased by brothers Ted (killed in action in Second World War), and Douglas Gerald. He was a veteran of the Second World War, served with the Three Rivers Regiment (12th Armoured), and was the recipient of numerous medals and distinctions. Funeral arrangements to be completed. Kelly Funeral Home (613) 235-6712

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-18 published
WALLACE, John▲ Francis▲ " Jack▲"
World War II Veteran
Unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday March 7, 2006 at age 84. Loving▲ husband of Cathy (GALVIN,) devoted father of Ted (Karen,) Ann HATCHELL (Jonathan), Jane LONGCHAMPS (Donald), Peter (Julia), and Caroline DAVIES (Greg.▲) Adoring▲ grandfather of Michael, Andrew, Emma and Margot WALLACE; Alexandra,▲ James▲ and Matthew HATCHELL Jessica LONGCHAMPS; Hannah, Lucy and Sophie WALLACE; Sam, Jack and Alicia DAVIES. Jack▲ was predeceased by his brothers Ted, killed in action in Holland during the Second World War, and Doug, who served during the Korean War. A veteran of the Second World War, Jack was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry at Termoli, Italy in October 1943 while serving with the Three Rivers Regiment (12th Armored). Jack loved his country passionately. He was a proud Canadian who received numerous awards and distinctions while serving his country. A simple man with a straightforward approach to life, Jack was, and still is, an inspiration to those he leaves behind. Last October, Jack celebrated the fiftieth wedding anniversary of his marriage to his precious Cathy with his five loving children, their spouses and his 14 adoring grandchildren. Jack liked nothing better than being surrounded by family and took great pride in spending time with each and every one of his grandchildren. Jack's family would like to thank the Bay Medical Centre in Panama City Beach, Florida where Jack took ill, and the Heart Institute of the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Funeral Monday, March 20, 2006 at Saint Patrick's Church, Fallowfield for Mass of Christian Funeral at 1: 30 p.m. A reception will follow the funeral service in Saint Patrick's Church Hall. Donations in memory of Jack to the University of Ottawa - Heart Institute would be appreciated. Kelly Funeral Homes (613) 235-6712

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-21 published
BISMUTH, Doris (née DAVIES) (1918-2006)
Daughter of Meredith and Jane DAVIES, passed away on March 16th at the Greater Niagara General Hospital in Niagara Falls due to complications from pneumonia. She is survived by her loving husband Professor René BISMUTH, son Robert, granddaughter Esme and great-grand_sons Casey and Dakota. Through her unfailing energy and zeal, Doris touched the hearts of everyone she met in her life, no matter how briefly. Born into a coal miner's family, Doris long ago left her cherished Welsh village to travel the world. She lived on many continents, eventually making Canada her home. Condolences have been received from Friends and family in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Caribbean, France, Switzerland, South Africa and New Zealand. An online tribute to Doris will be available at http://www.DorisB.ca and a celebration of Doris' life will be held at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chapel of the Morgan Funeral Homes on Friday, March 24th at 3 p.m., with visitation the day before from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Doris will eventually be laid to rest in Wales. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those so motivated make a donation to the Doris and René Bismuth Scholarship Fund for Modern Language Studies at Brock University. Donations can be directed to Brock University, Development Office, 500 Glenridge Avenue, St. Catharines, Ontario L2S 3A1 or online at www.morganfuneral.com.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-05-11 published
DRYNAN, Joan Eileen (née DAVIES)
Suddenly, on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 in her 61st year. Loving mother of Debbie (Richard), Cam (Sarah) and Rob (Melissa). Sister of Patti and grandmother of Emma, Robert and Carter. Resting at the Highland Funeral Home 3280 Sheppard Ave. East (just west of Warden Ave.) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 12th. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, May 13th 1: 30 p.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-05-30 published
DAVIES, Craig Harold▲▼
Peacefully, on Saturday, May 27, 2006, born Birmingham, United Kingdom May 17, 1929. In his 77th year, after a brief illness. Predeceased by his father Harold, mother Kathleen, brothers Keith and Warwick. Uncle to Chantal. A wonderful father to Jacqueline, Sandra and Carla. Best friend to Christine DAVIES. Loving▼ Grandpa to Sarah Emily and Melanie Rae. Special father-in-law to Andrew BUSTON, Alec CHALVARDJIAN and Raymond SCHOUTEN. An intelligent, sensitive man, Craig enjoyed soccer, travel, family and Friends and his many technical years of service at International Business Machines Corporation, where he earned the nickname "Ace Davies". A private memorial service was held to celebrate his life on Monday, May 29. Daddo, we love you and miss you, forever in our hearts. "Give you everything I've got for a little piece of mind"

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-06-07 published
Arnold EDINBOROUGH: Editor, Arts Advocate (1922-2006)
Demobilized from the British Army after the Second World War, he came to Canada to teach at Queen's University, writes Sandra MARTIN. Later, he became editor-owner of Saturday Night and a champion of the arts
By Sandra MARTIN, Page S9
A smart boy from a poor family, Arnold EDINBOROUGH made excellent use of his brains and personality to earn an elite British education on merit rather than pedigree. After winning the Military Cross for bravery in the Second World War, he emigrated to Canada and became a significant cultural force as editor of the Kingston Whig-Standard and Saturday Night magazine. A devout Anglican, an accomplished public speaker, raconteur, and columnist for the Financial Post magazine, Mr. EDINBOROUGH was the author of several books and the founding president and chief executive officer of the Council for Business and the Arts in Canada, a pioneering advocacy group encouraging corporations to support the arts.
He had an uncanny likeness to his friend, novelist Robertson DAVIES, with the same receding hairline and pointed Van Dyke beard. Indeed, there's a story from the 1970s about an excited airline passenger sitting beside Mr. DAVIES (newly famous because of the success of his novel Fifth Business) and lavishing him with praise during the seven-hour flight across the Atlantic, only to say on landing: "My wife will be so excited to hear that I have met Arnold EDINBOROUGH."
It was Mr. EDINBOROUGH's misfortune to be an anglophile in Canada at a time of nascent cultural nationalism. He loved the country with a passion and worked hard to nurture a climate for arts and culture. "He might have seemed a bit stuffy to subsequent editors of Saturday Night," journalist John FRASER said yesterday, referring to himself and Robert FULFORD, "but he certainly gave me a big break by publishing 'political letters from Newfoundland' when I was an undergraduate [at Memorial University]. All you need in journalism to get going is a bit of nerve and somebody to have faith in you and get you published so people can see that you can do it," he said. "Every journalist has somebody in their life who somebody took a chance on, and he was mine."
Arnold EDINBOROUGH was the younger son of Frank and Sarah Ann (née CLARK) EDINBOROUGH. His family were tenant farmers. By his grandfather's time, they had managed to acquire a small amount of property. Arnold, who won a scholarship at the age of 11 to attend Spalding Grammar School (founded by Royal Charter in 1588 and officially known as Queen Elizabeth Royal Free Grammar School) was the first EDINBOROUGH to go beyond the village school. His future wife, Letitia (Letty) Mary WOOLLEY attended Spalding School for Girls, the female academic equivalent.
They met at the annual tennis challenge between the two schools. She was a champion player, he was head boy, heavily into dramatics, and lacking a partner for the doubles competition. She offered to play with him, a decision she initially regretted because he wielded a racket with a bent elbow. They won the match and continued a casual Friendship in Cambridge, where he went on a scholarship in October of 1940 to study English at St. Catharine's College and where she trained as a nurse at Addenbrooke's Hospital. Their relationship really flourished through the correspondence they exchanged during the Second World War after he enlisted in the British Army, serving with the 23rd Field Regiment of the Royal Artillery in North Africa and then in Italy. He quickly rose to the rank of captain.
He was awarded the Military Cross for bravery for his role as a forward observation officer in the long march on Rome. The citation describes him remaining in his observation post in the "exposed flank of the battalion" during the attack on the River Gaiano, breaking up at least two counter attacks with "accurate gunfire." Later, he destroyed two enemy-held footbridges and contributed "greatly" to the speed of the advance on Medicina. "His complete disregard of his own safety was an inspiration to all," according to the citation.
Any thought of remaining in the military after the war ended evaporated after his colonel enquired whether he had the necessary funds to support himself properly as an officer in the professional army. He was demobilized in December of 1945, returned to Cambridge to resume his studies for his degree in English, married Ms. WOOLLEY on January 14, 1946, and graduated with a very respectable 2.1 ranking in 1947. After toying with the idea of working for the British Council -- the postings he was offered were in Brazil and Turkey and a teaching post in what was then Ceylon, he accepted a fortuitous offer from the ex-patriate British Shakespearean scholar G.B. Harrison to teach at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario His marks, his passion for drama and his experience teaching at the University of Lausanne during summer vacations cinched the appointment. He and his bride sailed for Canada in August of 1947.
All three of the EDINBOROUGH's children, Christine, Alistair and Sarah, were born in Kingston, where Mr. EDINBOROUGH taught at Queen's in both the normal academic year and in the summer school, and picked up courses to teach at The Royal Military College as well. Cambridge automatically bestowed a master's degree on him in 1950 to mark the third anniversary of his graduation. He went back to England in 1952 to work on a doctorate, but abandoned the advanced degree after deciding he was a popularizer and a teacher rather than a scholar, according to his youngest daughter, Sarah, an arts administrator.
Kingston was "a dour Presbyterian place," which he described in his 1991 memoir, Arnold Edinborough: An Autobiography, as "like Caesar's Gaul, divided into three parts: town, gown and military." Although each pretty much kept to itself, Mr. EDINBOROUGH managed to bridge all three, largely because of his Friendship with Robertson DAVIES.
They had both been educated in England (although Mr. DAVIES went to Oxford, not Cambridge), they shared a passion for theatre and English literature, and they both had families and small children. They differed in two major respects: Mr. DAVIES came from a wealthy literary family, and he was an exceptionally talented writer. When they met, Mr. DAVIES was the editor of The Peterborough Examiner, a newspaper owned by his father, Rupert DAVIES, and he generously introduced his younger English friend to the nascent literary community. When Mr. EDINBOROUGH left academe in 1954, he became the editor of the Kingston Whig-Standard, which was also owned by Mr. DAVIES's father.
After four years at the helm of the Whig, Mr. EDINBOROUGH resigned to move to Toronto as editor of Saturday Night Magazine, which was then owned by the flamboyant media entrepreneur Jack Kent Cooke. The two did not share an editorial vision, but Mr. EDINBOROUGH outlasted his employer by buying the magazine away from him (and mortgaging his house to do so -- a flamboyant gesture that he advised John FRASER, a later editor of the magazine, not to emulate.)
The reports on Mr. EDINBOROUGH's tenure as editor of the venerable (and now defunct) magazine vary. He had a quick succession of managing editors, including Harry Bruce, Kildare Dobbs and Jack Batten. "Arnold was an impressive figure with a goatee beard and a fine speaking voice and given to sounding off at banquets about dirty books and other issues of the day," said Mr. Dobbs in an e-mail message. "His virtues as an editor were his friendliness to talent and willingness to leave associates to run their own shows."
Those are "virtues" that he may have taken to extremes in a three-person operation that makes shoestring seem extravagant. "Arnold was the editor of record, but I did all the work," said Mr. Batten, who was managing editor from September of 1967 to April of 1968 "just long enough to know that I didn't ever want to be an editor. I wanted to be a writer."
He described his boss's "idiosyncrasy" of spending about half his time out of the office travelling, delivering speeches and encouraging random acquaintances, rather than professional writers, to send stories to the magazine. Mr. Batten put out three issues and then quit to work as a writer for The Star Weekly, which was then being edited by Peter Gzowski.
Robert Fulford followed Mr. Batten, but he insisted on being named editor in name, as well as deed. Mr. EDINBOROUGH then became publisher of Saturday Night Publications, which at the time included Monday Morning, a magazine for teachers, and Parallele, a quarterly published in French with articles translated from Saturday Night. "In the end, it was the wrong decision," Mr. EDINBOROUGH wrote in his autobiography. "Not to hire Fulford [who continued as editor until Conrad Black bought the magazine in 1987], but to think I could have the revivifying effect on the business side as I had undoubtedly had on the editorial side of Saturday Night Publications."
He finally left the publication in 1970, selling his stake for one penny to David Fry, William Nobleman and Jack Seed. He went on to write an extremely popular column on the arts in the Financial Post magazine, which dovetailed with his advocacy work with corporations at the Council for Business and the Arts in Canada, a position he held until he retired in 1989 at the age of 67.
Arnold EDINBOROUGH was born in Donnington, Lincolnshire, on August 2, 1922. He died in Oakville, Ontario, on June 2, after suffering a massive stroke during surgery for skin cancer. He was 83. Predeceased by his son, Alistair, he is survived by his wife, Letty, daughters Christine and Sarah, and six grandchildren.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-06-23 published
SALMON, Mary Ellen (née DAVIES)
At Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Thursday, June 22, 2006 in her 61 year. Beloved wife of Peter for thirty one years. Predeceased by her parents Olive KNISLEY and John DAVIES. Sadly missed by aunt Fern and uncle Art Allison and her mother-in-law Shirley SALMON. Lovingly remembered by sisters-in-law Susanne and Catherine; brothers-in-law Paul; Mark Stephen (Janet) and David (Sharon), and by her niece and nephews. Fondly remembered by other relatives and Friends. Family will receive visitors on Sunday, June 25, 2006 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at which time a Celebration of Mary Ellen's life will take place in the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville (905-844-3221). Private interment will take place in Kemptville, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy donations to Covenant House or any local women's shelter would be appreciated. Condolences may be made online to maryellen.salmon@wardfh.com Mary Ellen's family would like to thank Doctor Vern ISAAK, Doctor Sudhir PANDYA and Doctor Les LILLY for their concern and excellent care.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-06-27 published
DAVIES, Lucile Rosamond▲ (née MURPHY)
Passed away peacefully at home with her caregiver Lily by her side on Sunday, June 25, 2006. Lucile was born in Platte, South Dakota on June 19, 1913. Predeceased by her loving husband and best friend Ray DAVIES. Lucile taught school in South Dakota, then in her late 20's Hollywood called; there she joined Columbia Studios where Lucile worked for many years into her retirement. Her charm and wit was greatly enjoyed by her Friends. She will be greatly missed by all her Friends and family in South Dakota, California, England and Canada. A celebration of Lucile's life will be held on Thursday, June 29th, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the York Visitation, Chapel and Reception Centre, 160 Beecroft Road, Toronto (416 221-3404). Reception to follow. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Society.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-09-29 published
YOUNG, Marion Augusta (née WYLIE)
At the Waterford in Oakville on Wednesday, September 27, 2006, Marion Augusta (WYLIE) YOUNG (formerly of Burlington) in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late George MacDonald YOUNG. Dear mother of Kaireen YOUNG of Burlington and Heather (Tom) CHAMBERS of North Bay. Grandmother of David (Fern), Christopher and Robert (fiancee Maria) CHAMBERS. Great-grandmother of William PARSONS. Dear sister of Lillian YOUNG, Jean RENNIE, Ruth DAVIES and the late Ernie and Ron WYLIE. Funeral Service will be held at Smith's Funeral Home, 485 Brant Street, (one block north of City Hall) Burlington (905-632-3333) on Monday, October 2, 2006 at 1 p.m. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Burlington. If desired, expressions of sympathy to Strathcona Presbyterian Church, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-10-06 published
JAMES, Norman▼ Graham▼
Surrounded by his loving family on Thursday the 5th day of October, 2006, at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Norman JAMES of Burlington, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband for 29 years of Noël (NOLLIE) JAMES. Much loved father of Deborah THOMAS (Wayne), Colin JAMES (Beth,) and Valerie SCORGIE (Daniel.▼) Loving▼ stepfather of John SOULE (Ginny), Barbara SOULE, and Colin SOULE (Jackie). Cherished Boppy of Leah (Erik), Ted, Danielle, Taylor, Fraser, Lindsay, James and Jeffrey. Beloved Gramps to Amy, David, Claire and Ally. Dear brother of Daphne DAVIES of New Zealand and predeceased by his brother Ken. Norman attended Cambridge University until 1941 when he joined the Royal Air Force reaching the rank of Squadron, Leader. He served concurrently with the Royal Indian Air Force, during which service he received the Burma Star. Following the war, he served with the Royal Canadian Air Force Reserve - 424 Squadron - out of Hamilton. During Norman's active business career he held a number of offices, including: President of Abbey Life Insurance Co.; Vice-President of External Affairs with The University of Toronto; and Chairman of Canadian National Sportsmen's Shows. Among his many volunteer activities, Norm served on the Board of the World Wildlife Fund Canada and its International Committee, as a Trustee and Director of the North American Wildlife Foundation and a President of the Canadian Cancer Society. He was an avid skier, sportsman and world traveller, which experiences he loved to share with his family and Friends. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of 6 South, Joseph Brant for their care and compassion. Funeral Service will be held at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 1382 Ontario Street, Burlington (parking and church entrance off 1371 Elgin Street) on Wednesday October 11, 2006 at 11: 30 a.m. Friends are invited to a celebration of Norman's life which will take place at the Tamahaac Club, 180 Filman Road, Ancaster, following the service. Private Interment Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton. If desired, expressions of sympathy to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, North American Wildlife Fund or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family. (Arrangements entrusted to Smiths Funeral Home, Burlington, 905 632 3333 www.smithsfh.com)

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-10-09 published
JAMES, Norman▲▼ Graham▲▼
Surrounded by his loving family on Thursday the 5th day of October, 2006, at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Norman JAMES of Burlington, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband for 29 years of Noël (Nollie) JAMES. Much loved father of Deborah THOMAS (Wayne), Colin JAMES (Beth,) and Valerie SCORGIE (Daniel.▲▼) Loving▲▼ step-father of John SOULE (Ginny), Barbara SOULE, and Colin SOULE (Jackie). Cherished Boppy of Leah (Erik), Ted, Danielle, Taylor, Fraser, Lindsay, James and Jeffrey. Beloved Gramps to Amy, David, Claire and Ally. Dear brother of Daphne DAVIES of New Zealand and predeceased by his brother Ken. Norman attended Cambridge University until 1941 when he joined the Royal Air Force reaching the rank of Squadron Leader. He served concurrently with the Royal Indian Air Force, during which service he received the Burma Star. Following the war, he served with the Royal Canadian Air Force Reserve - 424 Squadron - out of Hamilton. During Norman's active business career he held a number of offices, including: President of Abbey Life Insurance Co.; Vice President of External Affairs with The University of Toronto; and Chairman of Canadian National Sportsmen's Shows. Among his many volunteer activities, Norm served on the Board of the World Wildlife Fund Canada and its International Committee, as a Trustee and Director of the North American Wildlife Foundation and a President of the Canadian Cancer Society. He was an avid skier, sportsman and world traveller, which experiences he loved to share with his family and Friends. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of 6 South, Joseph Brant for their care and compassion. Funeral Service will be held at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 1382 Ontario Street, Burlington (parking and church entrance off 1371 Elgin Street) on Wednesday October 11, 2006 at 11: 30 a.m. Friends are invited to a celebration of Norman's life which will take place at the Tamahaac Club, 180 Filman Road, Ancaster, following the service. Private Interment Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton. If desired, expressions of sympathy to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, North American Wildlife Fund or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family. (Arrangements entrusted to Smiths Funeral Home, Burlington, 905 632 3333 www.smithsfh.com)

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-10-10 published
JAMES, Norman▲ Graham▲
Surrounded by his loving family on Thursday the 5th day of October, 2006, at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Norman JAMES of Burlington, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband for 29 years of Noël (Nollie) JAMES. Much loved father of Deborah THOMAS (Wayne), Colin JAMES (Beth,) and Valerie SCORGIE (Daniel.▲) Loving▲ step-father of John SOULE (Ginny), Barbara SOULE, and Colin SOULE (Jackie). Cherished Boppy of Leah (Erik), Ted, Danielle, Taylor, Fraser, Lindsay, James and Jeffrey. Beloved Gramps to Amy, David, Claire and Ally. Dear brother of Daphne DAVIES of New Zealand and predeceased by his brother Ken. Norman attended Cambridge University until 1941 when he joined the Royal Air Force reaching the rank of Squadron, Leader. He served concurrently with the Royal Indian Air Force, during which service he received the Burma Star. Following the war, he served with the Royal Canadian Air Force Reserve - 424 Squadron - out of Hamilton. During Norman's active business career he held a number of offices, including: President of Abbey Life Insurance Co.; Vice President of External Affairs with The University of Toronto; and Chairman of Canadian National Sportsmen's Shows. Among his many volunteer activities, Norm served on the Board of the World Wildlife Fund Canada and its International Committee, as a Trustee and Director of the North American Wildlife Foundation and a President of the Canadian Cancer Society. He was an avid skier, sportsman and world traveller, which experiences he loved to share with his family and Friends. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of 6 South, Joseph Brant for their care and compassion. Funeral Service will be held at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 1382 Ontario Street, Burlington (parking and church entrance off 1371 Elgin Street) on Wednesday October 11, 2006 at 11: 30 a.m. Friends are invited to a celebration of Norman's life which will take place at the Tamahaac Club, 180 Filman Road, Ancaster, following the service. Private Interment Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton. If desired, expressions of sympathy to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, North American Wildlife Fund or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family. (Arrangements entrusted to Smiths Funeral Home, Burlington, 905 632 3333 www.smithsfh.com)

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-10-18 published
CALLAHAN, Robert Stephen, B.A., F.C.I.P.
Passed away peacefully on October 13th, 2006 at Saint_Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto, in his 46th year, after a brief illness. son of Philip Laurence CALLAHAN and the late Joyce Louisa CALLAHAN (TILBURY.) Husband to Lise BRISEBOIS and loving father to Kathryn. Brother to Pauline (Lloyd) FERGUSON, Pamela (Gerry) GENTILE, Audrey (John) DAVIES and Don (Andrea) CALLAHAN. Favourite uncle to Michael, Mark, Julie, Brenda, Lindsay, Rob, Alex, Chris, Julia and Patrick. A graduate of Lower Canada College and Marianopolis College in Montreal, Rob was a University Scholar at McGill University and a Lord Knolly Shield recipient as the top Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners graduate in Canada. Prior to a serious injury in 2005, Rob was Senior Vice President at Thermaquest International Inc. He previously served in management and commercial underwriting roles with Aviva Canada, GAN Canada, Zurich Insurance Canada and the Encon Group. Rob was also a talented and insightful writer with an exceptional intellect. He was an accomplished skier and a disciplined runner. He drew benefit and comfort from an unshakeable faith in God. He consistently reached out to those who needed his help and support. Rob lived to ensure that those around him were happy. His ever-jovial demeanor and his warm and generous spirit were the hallmarks of his character. He leaves us as a kind and gentle soul. A private family funeral will be held in Montreal.

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DAVIES 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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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-14 published
DAVIES, Millicent Mae
Peacefully at home on Thursday, January 12, 2006 in her 78th year. Millicent, beloved wife of Kenyon. Loving mother of Michael and his wife Jan CANDACE and her husband Terry FRYETT, Derek and his wife Stacey and Kathleen and her husband Allan MORGAN. Proud grandmother of Jennifer and Carly. Dear sister of Mildred GIBERSON. Friends will be received at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South (north east corner of Yonge and Industrial Parkway, 905-727-5421), Aurora, from 11 a.m. till the time of the service at 12 noon on Monday, January 16, 2006. Private family interment. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-24 published
GURNEY, Betty A.
At Henley House on Sunday, January 22, 2006 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Leslie GURNEY (1998.) Loving mother of Elizabeth and her husband Peter JAMES of St. Catharines. Loved grandmother of Christine and Heather. She is survived by her step-sister Mary-Sue RIGGS and step-brother Dr. William BUTTLE. She is predeceased by her sister Mary DAVIES and brothers Alexander and William INGRAM. Mrs. GURNEY is at the Downtown Chapel Butler Funeral Home, 33 Duke Street, St. Catharines where the family will receive Friends on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment will take place at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Butler 905-684-2334.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-27 published
NEWBY, Marlow L.
Retired after 35 years with Toronto Star.
Passed away at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, Ontario on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Janet HOFFMAN of Alliston. Loved father of John NEWBY and his wife Sharon, Chris NEWBY, JoAnne NEWBY, LeeAnne NEWBY and her husband Edward BARTLETT. Loving grandfather of Jonathon, Nicholas, Jeffrey, Jarrett, Carson, Jack, Braedy and Cody. Dear brother of Zylpha DAVIES, Qu'Appelle WOOD, Renee HURLBURT and Marlene HATHAWAY. Marlow will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and Friends. Resting at W. John Thomas Funeral Home, 244 Victoria Street E., Alliston from 2: 00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2006. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, January 30, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. followed by cremation. If so desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-30 published
BROWN, Hilda Gladys (née DAY)
Peacefully, on January 28, 2006 at Winbourne Park Nursing Home in Ajax, Ontario at the age of 93. Loving daughter of the late Louisa (BAGG) and Frederick DAY. Beloved wife for 61 years of the late Walter BROWN (1999.) Darling mother of Judith LONG (John) of Whitby and Joyce MASON (Terry) of Kitchener. Adored grandma to Jill LONG of Vancouver, Janice SHERMAN (Jeff) of Mississauga, John LONG (Tamara) of Courtice, Kelly QUINN of Kitchener, Christie DAVIES (Shawn) of Waterloo. Great-grandma to David, Stephanie and Gregory Sherman and Jack and Jessica QUINN, Lauren DAVIES, and Rachel LONG. Sister-in-law of Mary HODDER. Loved, best friend to May CURRIE for 84 years. Predeceased by her sister Freda DAY. A loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who will always be remembered with great fondness by those whose lives she touched. Hilda was a volunteer for the Women's Auxiliary at Guelph General Hospital and loved playing afternoon euchre at the Guelph Evergreen Centre. Friends may call at the Gilchrist Chapel - McIntyre and Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (from 12: 30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Tuesday). Service at the Gilchrist Chapel on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at 2: 00 p.m. Private Interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated. We invite you to leave your memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-06 published
CLARK, Robert Bruce
Peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2006 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Loving husband of Lillian CLARK (née D'ENTREMONT). Dear father of Rodney, Terry HOULD, Paul (Nadine), Jan DAVIES- CUKSTS (Andris) and son-in-law Otto KELDERMAN. Predeceased by his sons Gregory and David and daughter Caroline. Fondly remembered by his seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Bruce was a World War 2 survivor and was proud of his 4 years in the Navy. Visitation will be held at the Oakview Funeral Home, 56 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville, (one block east of Kerr St.) on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place at St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church, 2415 Rebecca Street, Oakville, on Wednesday at 12 noon. Donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-07 published
DAVIES, Arthur Benjamin
Peacefully, with his beloved wife at his side on Sunday, February 5th, 2006 at Toronto Grace Hospital, in his 83rd year. Loving and devoted husband of Eunice for 57 years. Friends may call on Wednesday, February 8th, from 2-4 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street (at Goulding, south of Steeles). Funeral Service will be at the Chapel on Thursday, February 9th, 2006 at 11 o'clock. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences - www.rskane.ca

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-12 published
DAVIES, Edith Muriel
At the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Home, Barrie on Thursday, February 9, 2006, in her 99th year. Muriel, beloved wife of the late Edward A. DAVIES. Loving▲ mother of Edward and his wife Lois DAVIES, and the late Shirley LEWIS and husband Charles. Muriel will be missed by her granchildren. Friends may call at the Scott Funeral Home "Georgian Chapel," 264 Burton Ave. (between Essa Rd. and Huronia Rd.), 705-737-2040, Barrie, on Tuesday, February 14th at 10: 00 a.m. until the time of Service in the Chapel at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Prospect Cemetery.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-15 published
DAVIES, Harold▲
Sunday, February 12, 2006 Passed away peacefully in his 86th year at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Veterans Facility. Harold served courageously in the Rank of Pilot Officer World War 2. Harold will be sadly missed by his wife Jenny, daughters Carol (Joe,) Dianne, Lori (Rob) and son David (Maria PEZZANO.) He will be lovingly remembered by his sister Martha LEIGH and all his relatives and Friends. Harold has 5 lovely granddaughters Lisa, Krystle, Ashley, Melissa, Katie and one great-granddaughter Amelie. Harold was a trusted and faithful employee of Franco Belgian Rug Company for many years. Cremation has taken place. A Memeorial Service will be held at Smith's Funeral Home, 1167 Guelph Line, (one stoplight north of Queen Elizabeth Way), Burlington (905-632-3333) on Friday, February 17, 2006 at 11 a.m. Donations to the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre L Wing or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be graciously accepted by his family. www.smithsfh.com

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-16 published
WILSON, Stanley Owen
Entered into rest at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at the age of 72. Stan, beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father of Arlene (Art) DAVIES, Bruce, and Dianne (Rob) MASON. Fondly remembered by his 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, his brother Tom (Barb) WILSON, and by his many relatives and Friends. The family will receive Friends at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby (905-668-3410) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Service in the Chapel on Friday February 17, 2006 at 1 p.m. followed by cremation. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-01 published
MacDONALD, Louis G.
(Veteran World War 2, Royal Air Force)
Passed away at the Etobicoke General Hospital on Monday, February 27, 2006, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Loving father of Bettylou DAVIES and her husband Ken of Shelburne and Gordon MacDONALD and his wife Barbara of Stroud. Dear grandfather of Michael and Shannon DAVIES and Michael and Melissa MacDONALD. Great-grandfather of Adrianna and Sabastian. Survived by his sisters Jean WALLACE of Vineland and Maisie SCOTT of Scotland. He will be sadly missed. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke (between Islington and Kipling Aves.) from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, March 2, 2006 at 11 a.m. Cremation. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Lung Association.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-09 published
HOARE, Margaret (ANDERSON)
Peacefully left her body on Sunday, March 5, 2006. Margaret (ANDERSON,) beloved wife of the late Tom HOARE. Loving mother of Andy (Jocelyne) HOARE. Grandmother to Renee, Erin, and Shauna. Sister of Christine DAVIES. Predeceased▲ by brothers Herb, Tom and John ANDERSON. Margaret will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. At Margaret's request cremation has taken place. In memoriam donations to The Way To Happiness Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Carson Funeral Homes, J.H. Lynne Chapel, 290 First Street Midland (705) 526-6551. Online Messages of Condolence are welcome at www.carsonfuneralhomes.comA Memorial Tree will be planted by the J.H. Lynn Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-04 published
GRAVELLE, Patrick Gordon
Peacefully at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga, on Saturday, April 1, 2006 in his 79th year. Predeceased by his loving wife Marlene. Pat will be missed by his sister-in-law and friend, Frances (wife of the late Robert James GRAVELLE.) Uncle of Jean-Marie (GRAVELLE) and her husband Jacques J. LABROSSE, Brynn (wife of the late Patrick Joseph GRAVELLE,) Michael GRAVELLE and his wife Vicki and their children Alex, Sam and Zach, James GRAVELLE, Sean GRAVELLE and his wife Marina and their children Tristan and Lauren. Brother-in-law of Rena AUSTEN and her son Grant, Joyce LAING and her sons Blair and his wife Carolyn and family, Craig, Murray and his wife Mary and family, Carol DAVIES and her husband Tom, and their daughters Lisa and Heather. Daughter Karen and granddaughter Sydney and son, William and grandchildren Annalisa and Anthony. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga (Hwy. 10 North of Queen Elizabeth Way) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 7, 2006 at 12 noon from St. Clement Church, 409 Markland Dr., Etobicoke (at Bloor). Interment Assumption Cemetery, Mississauga.

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-18 published
MOE, Roy Ingram
(Veteran of World War 2, Technical Producer with Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for 28 years and television Ontario for 8 years)
Peacefully at his home in Gilford on Monday, April 17, 2006. Roy MOE, formerly of Toronto in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Lucille (MEMBERY.) Dear father of Susan MOORE, Leslie (Rick) DAVIES and Michelle BATTERS. Dear stepfather of Douglas (Laurie) ESSAM, Lee LEGG and Steven (Avery HAINES) ESSAM. Dear brother of Barbara SABILA. Dear brother-in-law of Glenda (late Joe) MacNAUGHTON and Edward (Patricia) MEMBERY. Also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private family service will be held. Donations to Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket or to Gilford United Church would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford (1-800-209-4803).

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DAVIES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-11-15 published
Medical pioneer dead at 61
Noella LECLAIR received artificial heart
Defied the odds, lived for 20 years
By Phinjo GOMBU, Staff Reporter
When Noella LECLAIR made history on May 1, 1986, as the recipient of Canada's first artificial heart, doctors gave her at most five years to live.
She proved them wrong. To the delight of her family and Friends, LECLAIR went on to live a normal, healthy and happy life for 20 years.
The resident of the Ottawa suburb of Orleans, who died Saturday at the age of 61, even opened up her own small store in the Byward market, which she ran for more than 15 years.
"She always looked at (her life) as if she had been given a second chance, which a lot of people don't get," her daughter Sophie LECLAIR- MICETICH recalled yesterday.
LECLAIR was 41 when she received a Jarvik-7 artificial heart at the Ottawa Heart Institute. A week later, she received a human heart from a 44-year-old Montreal man who had died after a traffic accident.
LECLAIR died in the same Ottawa institute.
According to her daughter, LECLAIR's heart was not functioning well in recent months, but doctors advised against another transplant.
"She took it gracefully," said LECLAIR- MICETICH. " She was happy and ready to go. She looked at the 20 years she had with us as a bonus."
Dr. Ross DAVIES, a cardiologist at the Ottawa institute who had had LECLAIR as a patient from the beginning, described her as a lovely lady, beloved by all the patients and staff.
"I don't think we would have dreamt that people would have lived more than 20 years with such good quality of life," said DAVIES.
"It has just been a remarkable story all along, very satisfying for the patient and family and very satisfying for the heart institute and the medical staff."
Born in the small community of Plantagenet, northwest of Ottawa, LECLAIR was destined to live a quiet life in Orleans with her husband, Simon, who ran a furniture business.
Before her illness, she raised nine foster children, in addition to her own daughter.
But on April 25, 1986, she suffered a heart attack that left her on life support and technically dead.
A few days' later, family members gave doctors permission to insert the Jarvik-7 artificial heart, and after a 3½ hour transplant operation led by Doctor Wilbert KEON, Canadian medical history was made.
"Heart transplantation was still somewhat young, so doing a transplant was still pretty exciting," recalled DAVIES. "It was very exciting to be involved in the first mechanical circulatory-assist device in Canada."
Back then, only the Ottawa institute performed such complex surgery, something that is now routinely performed in select hospitals across Canada.
LECLAIR's gratitude was such that she went on to become the Ottawa Heart Institute's most enthusiastic volunteer: She organized bingo games, took part in telethons and assisted doctors to help calm patients who were nervous about impending surgery by discussing her own experiences.
"At one point her doctor told me that she was (the institute's) best spokesperson, obviously because she was living proof of their capabilities," said LECLAIR- MICETICH.
DAVIES said the relationship between patient and the hospital was long and fruitful.
"Our objective when we went into this was to improve her quality of life," he said. "It turns out we couldn't have done it to a more wonderful person because not only did we help her… she returned the favour many fold both to the heart institute and the community."
Funeral services are scheduled for Monday at Saint_Joseph Church in Orleans. LECLAIR is survived by her husband, Simon, and daughter Sophie.

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