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FINNIE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-18 published
TREWARTHA, Emily " Valena" (ELLIOT/ELLIOTT)
Peacefully at Clinton Public Hospital on Sunday, April 16, 2006 Emily "Valena" (ELLIOT/ELLIOTT) TREWARTHA of Clinton in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Victor FINNIE and the late John Norman TREWARTHA (2001). Loving mother of Ralph and wife Virginia of Orangeville Neale and wife Linda of Etobicoke; Margaret CONNELLY and husband Bob of Ottawa and Charles and wife Jennifer of Ottawa. Loved and sadly missed by her grandchildren Jason (Corrie), Deanna McGUIRE (Morley,) Julianne (fianceé Minh,) Megan, Diane (fianceé Alex;) Michael CONNELLY (Tracy,) Matthew and Elizabeth CONNELLY and David. Cherished great-grandmother of Maddison, Sydney and Ryan TREWARTHA; Beth and Mackenzie CONNELLY and Kaelynn and Braedon McGUIRE. Also remembered by the FINNIE family. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Gerald ELLIOT/ELLIOTT and his wife Betty of Courtney, British Columbia; Alma LANGFORD of Exeter and Lois ELLIOT/ELLIOTT of Clinton. Predeceased by 2 brothers Ken and Cecil ELLIOT/ELLIOTT, 2 sisters-in-law Helen ELLIOT/ELLIOTT and Cora MINER and 2 brothers-in-law Kenneth LANGFORD and Stewart MINER. Friends will be received at the Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd. -- Clinton Chapel 153 High Street, Clinton on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday April 19, 2006 at 2: 00 p.m. Interment Clinton Cemetery. Donations to Ontario Street United Church, Clinton Public Hospital Foundation the Canadian National Institute for the Blind would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy

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FINNIGAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-02-17 published
BESRUKY, Eugene
By Sandra FAIRMAN and Iris WILDE, Page A18
Force of nature, Renaissance man. Born July 11, 1949, in Malartic, Quebec Died August 30, 2005, in Ottawa, of complications from paraplegia, aged 56.
Eugene BESRUKY once said that if he ever wrote his autobiography he'd call it Looking Up. This title conveyed not only the way he saw the world from his wheelchair, but his optimism and boundless determination.
Eugene contracted polio as an infant. Growing up on a farm in Grimsby, Ontario, he was sent to a school for disabled children. When province-wide testing was done in Grade 7, Eugene's results confirmed that intelligence does not reside in the legs. He went on to attend his local high school, University of Waterloo and he graduated from Carleton University.
After university, spinal surgery meant spending 11 months on his back in hospital. A pragmatist as well as an optimist, he used his IV pole as a macramé frame and sold his wares to visitors and staff. Money was a driving force in Eugene's life: it meant independence, security -- and toys.
In 1976, Eugene joined the federal civil service and worked for 29 years as a criminal investigator at the Competition Bureau where he was known as Gene, "Ruky," or "Wheels." He was one of the bureau's best negotiators
Eugene's life was a whirlwind of activity. He was a superb cook and had mastered the making of sausage, cheese, wine and beer. He enjoyed music, gardening, electronics, sailing, fishing, and horseback riding. Eugene was active in Toastmasters, studied gemology, grew orchids, skied downhill, went scuba diving in Curaçao, crossed the continent in his van several times; photographed the rain-forest of Costa Rica, kayaked in the Yukon and canoed among alligators in the Everglades -- going where no wheelchair had gone before. Most recently, he was learning to fly a glider. As his friend George asked at his memorial, "How many of us have done all of those things? How many have done any of them?"
Of Eugene's passions, photography was the most enduring. He won prizes for his work, which was exhibited at the National Press Gallery in Ottawa. His photograph of a young girl playing with leaves was used by Nikon in a promotional brochure. When his friend Klaus asked why he needed such cumbersome equipment to take pictures, Eugene said: "Because I want to make art and this is the only way I know how."
Perhaps his most surprising undertaking, for a man of action, was his decision to explore his spiritual side with the Inner Journey group. This led him to his wife, Rita FINNIGAN, a person as extraordinary as Eugene himself -- only quieter about it.
The stories of Eugene's exploits will be told for years to come. There was the time he talked his way into centre-ice seats at the World Figure Skating Championships, without tickets. The time he arrived unannounced on his Friends' doorstep with a hundred pounds of milk and declared, "We're making cheese." And the time he was to meet a client to whom he had only spoken on the phone. When asked how they would recognize each other, Eugene said he'd be wearing a red carnation, but didn't mention his wheelchair.
Eugene's spirit of showmanship was evident to the last. At his memorial service, when his friend Joanne spoke the words, "Eugene was one of the most powerful people I knew" the power went out. The dark room erupted in cheers, clapping and shouts of "Way to go, Eugene!" Later the power failed a second time as the final piece of music drew to a close. Family, Friends and colleagues sang the last refrain: "I did it my way." The lights never did come back on.
Sandra and Iris are two of Eugene's many Friends.

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FINNIGHAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-10-10 published
DECARLO, Guido
Guido DECARLO was much loved by his family and Friends. Guido passed away suddenly on Friday, October 6th, 2006, at home, with his wife Mary (née FINNIGHAN,) by his side. He was a devoted husband and best friend to Mary for fifty-two years. 'Dad / Poppa' was a loving father to Brian and his wife Kathy, daughter Carol Anne and her husband Scott and adored grandfather of Christopher and Olivia, Ryan, Jeffrey and Charlie. Dear brother of Annette DECARLO and brother-in-law of Rose DECARLO. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by his parents Fiorindo DECARLO and Maria AIMOLA, sisters Rosie LONGO, Viola COOK, Molly McNAUGHTON and Isobel DECARLO and brothers Rocco, Fred and Jack DECARLO. Guido was a dedicated employee for many years with the Trent Severn Waterway (Parks Canada). He was an active member of Kawartha Golf and Country Club and past member of Peterborough Men's Major Bowling League. We will always remember him for his commitment to family, enjoyment of life, skills as a handyman, his spaghetti and meatballs and love of sweets. We will miss him dearly. Visitations will be held at Duffas Funeral Home (431 George Street South, Peterborough, Ontario) on Wednesday, October 11, 2006, from 2-4 p.m., and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Alphonsus Church on Thursday, October 12, 2006, at 11: 00 a.m. Reverend Paul MASSEL officiating. Interment Little Lake Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.

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FINNIS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-28 published
TWIDDY, Helen Marie (née DELANEY) (1918-2006)
Helen Marie TWIDDY (née DELANEY) passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, Friday, March 24, 2006. After relocating to North Bay from Huntsville in 1997, she continued her unrelenting commitment to and passion for volunteerism. Helen was recognized across the province for her many contributions. Voluteer Coordinator Chelsea Gardens, London, Ontario. Founder Volunteer Association, Parkhill Nursing Home, Parkhill, Ontario. Founder, Past President and Volunteer Coordinator Fairvern Nursing Home, Huntsville, Ontario. President and Founder of the Ontario Nursing Home Volunteer Association. Ontario Mental Health Board (member) Toronto. Board Member and President London Middlesex Mental Health Board. Regional Representative and Provincial Director of the Ontario Volunteer Hospital Association. President St. Joseph's Hospital Volunteer Association, London, Ontario. In 1992 she was recognized for her Volunteer Achievement by the Ministry of Community and Social Services. Up until the time of her death she was an active volunteer at the North Bay General Hospital. Helen was the beloved wife of 'Bert' TWIDDY who predeceased her in 2003. Mother of Donna SMEETON, Toronto, Marlyn YOUNG (Doug) Colorado, Karen ROTONDO (Terry) North Bay. Helen will long be remembered by her 8 grandchildren Paul, Sharon, Ann, Susan, Scott (previously deceased), Stephen, Cameron, Laura and Sarah. And her 11 great-grandchildren. Helen's endless energy and infectious smile will be remembered and sorely missed by so many. Memorial mass will be celebrated at Corpus Christi Church Tuesday at 11: 15 a.m. A very heartfelt thank you to Doctor Bill FINNIS for his Friendship and care over the years. Also with great appreciation to the Victorian Order of Nurses and The Red Cross. Donations greatly appreciated to The Scott Young Foundation, 2116 Belleview Avenue, Burlington Ontario, L7R 1R1, 905-333-5431 and Canadian Diabetes Association. sign guestbook/condolences/donations www.mcguintyfuneralhome.com

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FINNIS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-09-14 published
FINNIS, Arthur▼ Dennis▼
Peacefully, with family by his side, at Parkwood Hospital, on Tuesday, September, 12, 2006, Arthur Dennis FINNIS in his 84th year. Loving husband of Iris, and father of Dave (Maria) and Jeff (Lisa). Cherished grandfather of Robbie, Michael, Tina, Nicole and Shaina. Dear brother of Ron, Harry, Norman and the late Robert and Aubrei, and their families, all of England. Also remembered by the Chaney, Hollingsworth, Goodwin and Busby families and many others. Den was a longtime employee of 3M, 1984 Past Master of Tuscan Lodge A.F.& A.M., served with the Royal Navy in World War 2, and was Mentioned in Dispatches and awarded the Oak Leaf. Den was also a very active volunteer with the Salvation Army and other organizations. A Memorial Service to celebrate Den's Life will be held at the Logan Funeral Home, 371 Dundas St. (between Waterloo and Colborne Street), on Friday, September 15, 2006, at 11: 00 a.m. (Visitation from 10-11 a.m.) with Major Larry BRIDGER, from London Hillcrest Salvation Army, officiating. Donations to Parkwood Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be expressed at www.loganfh.ca. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Mr. FINNIS.

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FINNIS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-09-20 published
FINNIS, Arthur▲ Dennis▲
Iris, David, Jeff and their families would like to convey their sincerest thanks to all their Friends for all the sympathies and condolences expressed at the loss of our loved one, Arthur Dennis FINNIS. Sincere thanks also go to the Staff at Parkwood Hospital and Logan Funeral Home for all their help and thoughtfulness.

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FINNSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-09-25 published
FINNSON, Ross Allan
Passed away peacefully at home in London on Saturday, September 23, 2006, on his 55th birthday, after a courageous battle with cancer. son of Eileen and the late Einar FINNSON. Married to Phyllis (née EMMERSON) for 31 years. Loving father of Sally, Jessica, (B.J.) Morden and Ryan (Alison CHALLIS.) Dear brother of Craig (Gail) and Dyrun (Peter KANTOR.) Brother-in-law of Monty (Anne) EMMERSON. Fondly remembered by nieces Tammy (Andrew) and Gwen and nephews Patrick, Andrew and Graham (Jen). He will be sadly missed by family and special friend Brenda SCOTT. Friends will be received at the John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, London on Monday evening, September 25, 2006 from 7-9 o'clock and Tuesday morning, September 26, 2006 from 10-11 o'clock where the Funeral Service will be held at 11 o'clock. Interment in Rosseau Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated.

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FINORA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-17 published
NOLAN, Thomas Leo
Peacefully on March 15th, 2006, in his 83rd year, at the Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Ontario. Beloved husband of 61 years to Laura (WEERES.) Loving father of 4 children: Karen (Mike) SIMMONS of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Noreen (Gary) SEELEY of Saint John, New Brunswick, Jack (Susan) NOLAN of Aurora and Cathy (Mati) HOLLAND of Mississauga. Cherished grandfather to Greg (Holly) SIMMONS, Mathew (Lacey) SEELEY, Jason SEELEY, Jessica and Danny NOLAN. He is survived by sisters Teresa FINORA of Pensecola, Florida, and Kay REID of St. Catharines. A former Flying Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Tom completed an extensive Tour of Bomber Operations during World War 2. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association and Royal Canadian Legion. After a successful career with PPG Industries in Atlantic Canada, Tom went on to become very well known in the store fixtures industry and founded his own successful company Nolan Sales and Marketing Inc. He was a member of Rotary Club, the Canadian Professional Sales Association and the Toronto Board of Trade. Tom will be fondly remembered by many Friends and business associates across the country. Friends may call atthe Neweduk Funeral Home - Mississauga Chapel, 1981 Dundas St. W., Mississauga (1 block east of Erin Mills Pkwy.) on Friday, March 17th between the hours of 2 and 5 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, March 18th at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. If desired, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Neweduk Funeral Home (905) 828-8000 www.neweduk.com

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FINSTAD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-13 published
HISEY, T. Bruce
After a lengthy illness, peacefully passed into the presence of our Lord on Sunday, February 12th, 2006 at the age of 79. Will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 20 years Van (Evangeline). Predeceased by his first wife Isabelle (1982). Dear father of Douglas (predeceased), Steven (predeceased) and Paul (predeceased) (Barb), Peter, David HISEY, Joyce Anne (Charles) LIDDLE, Julie HISEY, Karen (Warren) MILLER. Stepfather to Steven (Patty) MILBURN, and Terri MILBURN- RODRIGUES. Loving grandfather of Joanne, Christa, Jim, Victoria, Jessica, Tiffany, Daniel, Bradley, Michael, Amanda, Danielle, Jordan and great grandfather of Makaela and Braeden. Dear brother of Margaret (Doug) CLARKE and Helen (Len) FINSTAD. Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Oshawa Funeral Service "Thornton Chapel", 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Tuesday, February 14th, 2006 from 6-9 p.m. For service information, please call Oshawa Funeral Service. Memorial donations to the Gideons would be appreciated.

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FINTELMAN o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-12-30 published
DRIMMIE, Islay Page (SIM)
At Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre, Mount Forest on Thursday December 28, 2006. Islay Page (SIM) DRIMMIE of Mount Forest in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Russell DRIMMIE. Loved mother of Jack DRIMMIE and wife Ruth of Holstein, Eleanor FINTELMAN of Stouffville, Betty SIZER and husband Bill of Mount Forest and Pauline DECAIRE and husband Peter of London. Loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law of Barbara SIM of Guelph and Raymond DRIMMIE of Flesherton. Survived also by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son-in-law Peter FINTELMAN and brother Alex SIM. Friends may call at the Hendrick Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Monday from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Amos Presbyterian Church, Dromore on Tuesday January 2nd at 1: 00 p.m. Interment at Amos Cemetery, Dromore. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Amos Presbyterian Church would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences may be made at www.hendrickfuneralhome.com

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