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FRASIER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-16 published
CLARK, Elizabeth Mary
At chelsey Park Nursing Home, on Sunday October, 15 2006 Elizabeth Mary CLARK of London in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Otto CLARK. Dear mother of Betty Lou and her husband Bert DEPREST, Margaret and her husband Bill HOLMES and Russell and his wife Shirley CLARK, all of London, Marie and her husband Frank BAK of Strathroy and Norman and his wife Millie CLARK of New Brunswick. Survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Viola DIPOALA and Eleanor CLAYTON. Predeceased by daughters Ruth Anne FRASIER and Carol PERRIN and sisters Mary Jane and Pearl and brothers Harvey, Aitken, Lewis, and Gordon. A private family service will be held at the Logan Funeral Home, 371 Dundas Street (between Waterloo and Colborne Street) on Tuesday October 17, 2006 with Pastor Michael WITT officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the charity of their choice. Online condolences at www.loganfh.ca A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Mrs. CLARK.

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FRATTINI o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-03 published
FRATTINI, Orlando
Peacefully at Saint Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on Tuesday, October 31, 2006, Orlando FRATTINI of London, passed away in his 91st year. Beloved husband of 61 devoted years to Edith "Edie" FRATTINI. He is survived by his sister Yolanda OLIVER of Sudbury (formerly of Coniston,) brother-in-law George MATHIAS of Niagara Falls, sister-in-law Renalda FRATTINI of Sudbury and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters Flora and Paul DAL BIANCO and Marj MATHIAS, brothers Guy and Nello FRATTINI, and brother-in-law Ed OLIVER. Orlando was an accountant at International Nickel for 25 years then moved in 1960 to Los Angeles to work at Sutro Mortgage and Banking for 21 years. At 65, he retired, and moved to London where he enjoyed 25 years with his loving wife Edie. A memorial service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street, East on Monday, November 6, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment of Ashes to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated. Memorial Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-452-3770

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FRAUMENI o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-09-13 published
LOMBARDO, Guy Hubert
In his 97th year died in his sleep Wednesday September 6, 2006. Devoted husband and helpmate to his beloved wife Jean (née NORTON) LOMBARDO, (Mt. Hope, London). Hubert was predeceased by his parents Frank (1937) and Josephine (1983) LOMBARDO, as well as his 2 sisters Josephine MARCOTTE (2000) and Phyllis ROSSO (2005) and their spouses. He is survived by Jean's sister Peggy FRAUMENI. Although Hubert had no children of his own, he was dearly loved and admired by his many nephews and nieces and their families. He will be especially missed by his niece Janis (Marcotte) CASCADDEN and her husband Richard, as well as Jean's nephew Wayne THORPE. Hubert's cousins included the family members of "Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians." A proud, life long resident of London, Ontario, Hubert was known by many as the "Mayor of the Market" for his almost daily visits there over the years. His extensive knowledge of London's history amazed everyone who knew him. Hubert was a kind and gentle man who always had an inquisitive mind and a keen interest in other people. He was a great cook and shared his love of food with many. Hubert, our family gatherings won't be the same without you. You will be missed by all. Many thanks to the Community Care Access Centre and Victorian Order of Nurses for their help and support. Visitors will be received at the John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, London on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Funeral Mass at Saint Peter's Basilica, 196 Dufferin Avenue on Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment in Saint Peter's Cemetery. Prayers Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. Memorial donations to the Saint Peter's Basilica Building Fund or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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FRAUMENI o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-09-18 published
MOORE, William Edward " Bill"
Peacefully at University Hospital on Saturday, September 16, 2006 William Edward (Bill) MOORE of London in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Ruth Velma (SMITH.) Dear father of Robert MOORE (Kathleen) of London, Edward MOORE (Margaret) of Dorchester, Susan McMILLAN (David), Elizabeth LAWSON (John), Maureen MOORE (Allan) all of London. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Jeff MOORE (Laurie), Sara GANDZA (Greg), Lisa MOORE, Jodi PITTARO (Rob,) Laura MOORE, Jennifer and Michael McMILLAN, Angela, Emily, Keely and Hayley LAWSON. Proud great-grandfather of Aidan, Evan, Jaymee and Alex. Also survived by his sisters Mary MOORE of London and Patricia PIPER (Bob) of Burlington. Dear brother in law of Helen FRAUMENI and Betty SIVERNS (Maurice.) Predeceased by his sister Geraldine MOORE. Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, on Tuesday evening from 7-9 o'clock and Wednesday morning from 11 o'clock until the time of the funeral service at 12 noon. Interment in Saint Peter's Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.

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FRAWLEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-01 published
CAVERSON, Jacqueline Vitaline (née GAGNON)
In Loving Memory of Jacqueline Vitaline CAVERSON (née GAGNON,) 83 years. Jackie passed away Monday evening, February 27th, 2006 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital-Laurentian Site, surrounded by her children. She had a wonderful life and has touched so many of us with her love. She had amazing faith and the gift of making everyone feel special. Born August 1922 to Vitaline and Hormidas GAGNON in Sudbury, Jackie moved to Coniston when she married the love of her life, Tiberio (recently deceased December 24th, 2005). They had a long and wonderful marriage, celebrating their 60th Anniversary in August 2005. Their marriage blessed them with a special bond that never failed them and is an example to all of us of unconditional love. Jackie planted deep roots in Coniston and in healthier times, was an active member of St. Paul the Apostle Church, the Catholic Women's League and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Club Allegri. So many wonderful and lasting Friendships were formed through her life's great journey. It was with great love that Jackie watched her family grow. She was a devoted and caring mother to Gary (wife Jackie) of Coniston, Suzette (husband Frank ANGELETTI) of London and Gerard (wife Julie) of Port Credit. Jackie was a gracious, gentle and proud Noni to her grandchildren Jennifer, Laurie, Kyle, Cory, Christopher and Daniella and to her great-grandchildren Brandon and Kaleb. Jackie has played so many important roles throughout her full and happy life: daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend and eternal source of optimism. For most, Jackie will be remembered for her deep faith, positive attitude, good heart, engaging personality, quick smile and passion for life. Above all, Jackie will be remembered for her belief in God and for her love and dedication to her husband and family. And in return, she has been our strength, light and inspiration. She will be deeply missed. Jackie was a dear sister to Jeannette (husband M.J. FRAWLEY,) Raymond (partner Christine,) Marguerite (husband Guy CHARRON) all of Sudbury, Lucien (wife Vi) of Verner, Claire (husband Raymond PROULX) of Joliette, Quebec and predeceased by Lucielle (husband Ernie CECCHETTO, predeceased), Maurice and Pierre (wife Henriette of Sudbury). Sister-in-law to Lucielle GAGNON. She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive family and Friends at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home, 223 Larch Street, Sudbury, Thursday, March 2nd, 2006, 2-5; 7-9 p.m. Prayers 3 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass in St. Paul the Apostle Church, Coniston, Friday, March 3rd, 2006 at 11 a.m. The family requests that any donations be directed to the Parkinson's Foundation or Mass for the Shut-Ins.

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FRAWLEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-09-14 published
WILKES, Suzanne (née FRAWLEY)
Died on Wednesday September 13, 2006 at the General and Marine Hospital in Collingwood. Wife of Doctor James WILKES. Mother of Penny (Stephen) MARTIN, Douglas (Lois) HOGARTH, Wendy HOGARTH (Murray JOHNSTON), Judy (Duane) DURHAM, John WILKES and Jennifer (Peter) COLLERAN. Sister of Margaret (Gary) FIELDING. Grandmother of; Andrew, Geoffrey, Brian, Jack, Robin, North, Slater, Rogan, Quinn, Matthew, Timothy, Elizabeth and Rhiannon. Predeceased by grand_son Gerad and parents Gordon and Penelope FRAWLEY. Visitation will take place on Friday September 15, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 in the family residence at Osler Bluff in Collingwood. A Funeral service will be held on Saturday September 16, 2006 at 2 p.m. at All Saints' Anglican Church, 32 Elgin Street in Collingwood. Cremation to follow at Saint_James Cemetery, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (www.pwrdf.org). Friends may leave comments for the family by visiting www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com

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FRAWLEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-03 published
BROWNE, Patrick Francis
Passed away, at the Avalon Nursing Home, Orangeville, on Friday, March 31, 2006, at the age of 83. Beloved father of Michael, Eileen, Maureen FRAWLEY, Joseph and his wife Marilyn and Brigid. Loving grandfather of 11 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 3. Dear brother of Sr. Mary ANNUNTIATA of Ireland, Bridget (deceased 2001), Eileen of England, Margaret of Ireland, Kathleen (deceased 1990), Michael John of Mississauga, Elizabeth of England, Bernard of Ireland, and Thomas (deceased 1998). Friends may call at the Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St. (Hwy. 10, North of Queen Elizabeth Way), from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 10: 00 a.m. from Saint Mary Star of the Sea Church, 11 Peter St. S., Mississauga. Interment Ballycastle Cemetery, Co. Mayo, Ireland.

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FRAYNE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-31 published
MORRISSEY, Eileen Joan
Peacefully, after a courageous struggle with cancer, at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, Tuesday, March 28, 2006, Eileen Joan MORRISSEY of Grand Bend and Florida, age 63. Loved mother of Margaret "Maggie" MULLIGAN of London, Michael FRAYNE and his wife Jennifer McDONALD of Waterloo. Loving Nana of Angela MULLIGAN, Alexander, Madeline, Colin and Sebastian FRAYNE. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Dave and Leona MORRISSEY, Bob and Brenda MORRISSEY, Nancy and Scotty REGIER, Jim and Lorna MORRISSEY, Dennis and Sandi MORRISSEY, Angela and Michael BOYLE and Ann and Barry BAYNHAM. Remembered by many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by parents John and Angela MORRISSEY. At Eileen's request, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Eileen's Life will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Mount Carmel, Monday, April 3, 2006 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Father Ray LAWHEAD Celebrant. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com

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FRAYNE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-10 published
COURTNEY, Marjorie
At Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Petrolia Hospital, October 7, 2006 Marjorie COURTNEY of Alvinston in her 84th year. Predeceased by her husband Martin COURTNEY, survived by her daughter Kelly FRAYNE of Watford and grand daughter Shannon FRAYNE of Watford, great-granddaughters Mariah and Paige, also from Watford. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services held, as wished by Marjorie. Arrangements entrusted to the Harper Funeral Home in Watford.

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FRAYNE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-27 published
Pat PATTERSON, Broadcaster And Writer (1921-2005)
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation pioneer hosted Trans-Canada Matinee, launched Polka Dot Door and wrote umpteen documentaries, plays and musicals but always turned down accolades
By Sabitri GHOSH, Special to The Globe and Mail, Page S9
Kingston -- Even in the form of a disembodied voice, Pat PATTERSON turned heads. Her firm yet supple contralto, one Canadian Broadcasting Corporation listener wrote, was "the most beautiful speaking voice" she had ever heard. Furthermore, said the fan letter, Ms. PATTERSON's show Trans-Canada Matinee "has helped me raise my children, kept me informed on world affairs, and acquainted me with the little but interesting people in the world -- and always with a chuckle." Added the Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, writer: "Your audience has always felt that Matinee was you, Pat."
For Ms. PATTERSON, there was no higher compliment. As striking in person as her radio voice insinuated, the prolific broadcaster, author and composer wanted her work to speak for her; she was merely the transmitter. "She was very retiring and very unassuming," said her partner, Sheila GILBERT. " Her attitude was, 'I don't want anything. No fuss, no muss.' "
In later years, she recoiled from public attention, even failing to show up at the 1986 Gemini Awards to pick up the John Drainie Award for lifetime achievement in broadcasting. Orphaned amid the festivities, the plaque was eventually retrieved from a garbage bin (so the story goes) and delivered in private.
The lifetime it celebrated was rarely discussed by Ms. PATTERSON. All she would reveal of her early years was her birthplace, Victoria, and the fact she earned a licentiate in voice and violin. A precocious only child, she co-wrote her high school's anthem with next-door neighbour Lucy BERTON, a sister of writer-historian Pierre BERTON. At 21, she joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and drove ambulances in Britain for the Red Cross. Returning to Canada in 1944, she moved to Toronto, where she hoped to have a career in advertising.
An agency man referred her to a friend, who referred her to another friend who worked at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. There, she landed jobs in the record library and continuity department.
"It was strictly the understudy in the wings department," Ms. PATTERSON told Peter GZOWSKI on a Morningside interview in 1986. "An announcer by the name of Frank Herbert was doing an afternoon concert hour, and I planned that program -- I planned the music and so on. One day, he was ill, and no one could be found to take his place. And the boss said, would I like to try it? So I did. And that was it: I was hooked."
In 1948, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation gave Ms. PATTERSON her own nationwide show, Pat's Music Room, half an hour of her diverse musical selections. She also lent her voice, programming skills and writing talents to a host of other network enterprises, prompting one columnist to dub her a "Jill of all trades."
When the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation joined the television revolution in 1952, the poised and telegenic Ms. PATTERSON led the charge. She often served as a pitchwoman for live-to-air commercials; writer June CALLWOOD remembered seeing her in one for electric stoves, "the kind that she just stands there and says she just loves her stove."
As Ms. PATTERSON's reputation grew, Ms. CALLWOOD's husband, Trent FRAYNE, was sent to interview her for Chatelaine. "You two would be great Friends," he told his wife. When the women met through a mutual friend, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Dorothy (Dodi) ROBB, they did indeed get along famously.
"We had the same sense of humour and the same ethics about behaviour she was a little more Victorian than I was, but we were both very proper women," Ms. CALLWOOD said.
When the still-single Ms. PATTERSON became pregnant and decided to raise her child herself, she turned to Ms. Callwood for support. "That was very unusual, to keep a baby in those days," Ms. Callwood said. "What people did was hide out and give the baby up for adoption, but she was not going to do that. At the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, which was more broad-minded than most places, it was still a bit of a shocker."
Through resourceful time management and the help of close Friends, Ms. PATTERSON managed to rear her son, David, while working on three radio and two television shows at the same time. It was a remarkable feat that she divulged to no one but the most trusted of intimates.
She found sanctuary, as well as creative satisfaction, in her profession. "You sit in that booth and you are quite private," said fellow Canadian Broadcasting Corporation employee Liz FAWKES, who befriended the older woman and later babysat her son.
In the pinnacle of her Canadian Broadcasting Corporation career, Ms. PATTERSON was chosen to host Trans-Canada Matinee in 1961. Aimed at a daytime audience of women -- even as that audience's perceptions of itself and its role were shifting -- the public-affairs program offered interviews with the likes of W.H. Auden, George Balanchine, and Laurence Olivier.
"If and when women achieve that mythical status they keep fussing about, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Matinee should deserve some of the credit," wrote Toronto Telegram columnist DuBarry CAMPEAU in 1968. "It is lively and literate and any woman or man listening to it will be both entertained and informed."
Though upset by the abrupt cancellation of Matinee in 1971, Ms. PATTERSON smoothly segued into children's entertainment, arguably the love of her professional life. In the 1950s and '60s, she had collaborated with Ms. ROBB on a children's musical fantasy, an after-school television program, and three children's musicals. Now, the partners set to work on a new children's program, The Polka Dot Door. Besides composing the buoyant theme song -- still hummed on schoolyards and playgrounds across Canada -- Ms. PATTERSON also co-wrote the first 60 shows. "She had a sense of play, she had a sense of fun," said Ms. CALLWOOD, citing these as the cues for Ms. PATTERSON's approach to writing for children.
In a 1973 interview, Ms. PATTERSON also spoke of her strong sense of responsibility. "I think we're so conditioned, so tuned into the fact we're writing for children, we have to take care." She wanted her plays and programs to act as "good influences," she said, "if not in a moral sense, at least in a getting-along sense."
Ms. PATTERSON's words and music were behind many of the most durable children's shows of the 1970s and '80s, including numerous Sharon, Lois and Bram specials and Fred Penner's Place. She also developed and hosted short-run Canadian Broadcasting Corporation radio series, and wrote plays and documentaries for radio and television. Her proudest achievement -- a docudrama on the life of landscape painter and war artist David Milne, A Path of His Own, which she also narrated -- won seven Canadian Film and Television Awards in 1980.
A scrupulous craftswoman, she was a critic of her own work, too. In a 1990 letter, she asked the editors of The Encyclopedia of Music in Canada to drop all references to her musical Henry Green and the Mighty Machine, "as it had a very brief life, while the three musicals previously mentioned have continued to get productions after more than 20 years."
But real life allowed no such revisions. In the late 1980s, Ms. PATTERSON had a permanent falling-out with Ms. ROBB, which affected her personally as well as professionally. Even more devastating was her son's death in 1994 from cancer. "That was a disaster," said Ms. FAWKES. " You don't want your children to go before you."
Pat PATTERSON was born in Victoria on December 4, 1921, and died in Toronto on December 19, 2005, of cancer. She was 84. She leaves her partner, Sheila GILBERT.

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FRAZEL o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-07-14 published
HOLMES, Gertrude
The family of the late Gertrude HOLMES would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all their extended family, Friends and neighbours for their kindness, beautiful flowers and generous donations to the Sean Holmes Memorial Fund and charities of their choice in her memory. A special thanks to Doctor WINTERTON, the staff at Chesley District Hospital, the management and staff at Parkview Manor. They cared for Mom with kindness and dignity. We also extend our thanks to Rev. Alex McCOMBIE, Nathan RHODY and staff of Cameron Funeral Home for their caring ways. We sincerely appreciate the Chesley Legion Ladies' Auxiliary service to honour their comrade's memory. Our thanks to the pall bearers grand_sons Barry BAECHIER, David FORD, Dean HARVIE, Dennis MacDONALD, David HOLMES, Trevor HOLMES and Larry HOLMES and to the flower bearers, granddaughters Sherry MURDOCK, Laurie Ann GUERIN and Michelle HOLMES. We appreciate that Barb BAECHIER and Shane HOLMES travelled so far to be here for Grandma. Mom had caring neighbours, especially Anne and Tim FRAZEL who with Sylvia ZAVITZ, healthcare workers and our family members combined to support Mom in her desire to live in the house that she and Dad had built, for as long as she could. We are so proud of and grateful to our sisters Shirley FORD, Geraldine HARVIE and Wynelda MacDONALD for "Being There" for our Mom when she needed them. Mom cared for us and in turn we cared for her. Thank you God for a life well lived.
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FRAZER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-30 published
CHESNEY, Helen (née THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON)
Formerly of Tuckersmith Twp. and Seaforth at Garrison Retirement Home, Fort Erie on Tuesday March 28, 2006 in her 93rd year. Loved mother of Margaret FRAZER and her husband James, Fort Erie, dear grandmother of Greg and Bob. Dear sister of Marian HAYTER of Zurich. Predeceased by her Husband Alex CHESNEY (1993) and sister Alice BOYES and brother Arthur THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON and her parents William P. and Margaret (BUTTON) THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON. Friends will be received at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth on Friday March 31, 2006 from 9: 30 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Interment Bairds Cemetery, Stanley Twp. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Egmondville United Church, Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation or the Charity of your Choice. Pastor Stephen HILDEBRAND officiating. Condolences at www.whitneyribeyfuneralhome.com

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