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GILBERTSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-29 published
AYRE, Margaret Arlene
In Loving Memory of Margaret Arlene Ayre (GLOVER) peacefully at Manitoulin Health Centre on Monday, June 26, 2006, at the age of 83. Survived by her beloved husband Wilbur (Wib) Ayre. Cherished mother of Larry GLOVER (Linda KELLY) of Sheguaindah, Marlene GLOVER- RIDGEWELL (Doug) of Halifax, Jane DROLET (Reg) of Little Current. Loved grandmother of Kerry GILBERTSON (Calvin,) Patrick GLOVER (Nancy,) Abbie and Thomas DROLET. Great-grandmother of Kaitie, Lindsay, Zach and Austin. Remembered by Wib's daughter Linda WERTHERBE and son Michael. Sister of Dorothy BIGHAM (predeceased) (John surviving,) George PATRICK (Rosa) (both predeceased,) Bill PATRICK (Barbara) (both predeceased,) Mary CULBERT- SQUIRES (Mel CULBERT) (both predeceased,) Chester PATRICK (Marjorie) (both predeceased). Visitation from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Island Funeral Home, 705-368-2490. Funeral Service 2: 00 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Burial Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery.

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GILBOORD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-15 published
Margaret GIBSON, Writer: (1948-2006)
Author of Opium Dreams and The Butterfly Ward produced works of singular vision, writes Sandra MARTIN. It was an intense and brilliant output that was too often sidelined by the march of mental illness
By Sandra MARTIN, Page S9
There were many Margaret GIBSONs and all of them were complicated. She was like a prism that could shimmer with refracted brilliance one moment and then fracture into dangerous shards the next. As a writer, she was like a foreign correspondent reporting from the front lines of insanity, taking readers places where most of us have never been in collections of stories such as The Butterfly Ward and Sweet Poison, screenplays such as Outrageous, Ada and For the Love of Aaron and in her only published novel, Opium Dreams, which won the Chapters/Books in Canada first-novel award in 1997.
Although she self-diagnosed as autistic after she read Donna Williams's memoir, Nobody Nowhere, Ms. GIBSON was probably a paranoid schizophrenic. In one of her "good" periods in the early 1990s she described what it felt like to have a mental illness. "It is not so much that madness… is a muddied eyehole, but rather it is seeing things too sharply, clearer than clear, a light that fills up your eyeholes and is, in the end, blinding with its visions."
Ms. GIBSON worked with some top literary editors, including Ellen SELIGMAN at McClelland and Stewart, Phyllis BRUCE at Harper Collins and Barry CALLAGHAN of Exile Editions. "All writers write out of their experiences, but this was like an open vein," said Mr. CALLAGHAN. "If ever a writer in this country hit on the terrors that seem to strike at women who are defenceless and vulnerable," it was Ms. GIBSON. " She was frightening in her presence and she was frightening in her work because she was really in touch with the madness that was loose inside herself" and by extension, in "metropolitan life." "Losing the words" to describe her terrors was often a signal that her illness was on the march again. And that made knowing Ms. GIBSON a desperate struggle to keep her afloat without being sucked into the whirlpool that was her life. As her loyal friend, Shirley FLAVELLE, said: "She was a 24/7 girl. You could only live with her when you were young."
Margaret Louise GIBSON was the second of five children of Bell Telephone engineer Dane GIBSON and his wife Audrey (neé McCULLOUGH.) She grew up on a small rural property on what was then the eastern edge of Scarborough, Ontario, on land her father, an air force tail gunner in the Second World War, had been able to buy with a veteran's grant. Her older sister Dana was bright, gregarious and an excellent student. Her twin sisters, Lenore and Deirdre, were a younger playful unit. Margaret, or Margie as her family called her, was the solitary dreamy one.
"We were a typical Canadian family except that there was one daughter who was always ill, her whole life," said Deirdre GIBSON, a planner. Margaret GIBSON herself once said that "colours hurt" when she was a child. "A leaf was a kaleidoscope," she said. "Starting kindergarten damn near killed me. But I was never lonely I'm a one-piece band." Puberty is difficult for most adolescents but for Ms. GIBSON it was catastrophic. Always withdrawn, she started slashing her arms and eventually attempted suicide. She spent about a year at the Homewood Health Centre in Guelph, Ontario, experiences that she would later use as a trigger for her fiction. After she was released, her parents sold the beloved family property and moved to a housing development so she could start "over again" in a fresh environment.
The new school was even more disaffecting than the old one, but Margaret did make Friends with two alienated classmates, Shirley FLAVELLE and Craig Russell EADIE. He later became well known as the female impersonator, Craig RUSSELL. A bisexual, he was addicted to drug and drinks and died of an Aids-related stroke in 1990.
In September of 1971, Ms. GIBSON married Stuart GILBOORD, a young man she had met briefly six years earlier through her father. "She was damn interesting to talk with," Mr. GILBOORD said, adding that she was an attractive woman who wore heavy makeup as a defence against the world. Their son Aaron was born on November 22, 1972.
At the time, Ms. GIBSON's psychiatrist was encouraging her to write as therapy. "I would come home from work and we would talk for three or four hours about her writing," said Mr. GILBOORD. Her concentration was all-consuming and obsessive and she used phrases that were brilliant, but the process was "draining."
Mr. GILBOORD took some of his wife's stories to a script supervisor he knew at TVOntario. She showed them to Michael MacKLEM of Oberon Press in Ottawa. Ms. GIBSON's stories subsequently appeared in Oberon's annual Best Canadian Stories anthologies and in a solo collection, The Butterfly Ward, under her married name, Margaret Gibson GILBOORD. (She and Mr. GILBOORD, who now works for a call centre, divorced when their son was a toddler.)
Reviews were exultant. William FRENCH, then literary editor of The Globe and Mail, described her as a "writer of burning intensity and rare vision, an accomplished explorer of hidden caves of the mind." This debut shared the City of Toronto Book Award in 1977 with Margaret Atwood's Lady Oracle.
Meanwhile, Ms. GIBSON's story Making It (from The Butterfly Ward) about her Friendship with Craig RUSSELL was made into the low-budget film Outrageous. Starring Mr. RUSSELL as himself and Hollis McLAREN as Ms. GIBSON, it was the hit of the 1977 Toronto film festival.
Former Chatelaine editor Rona Maynard was a young writer at Flare magazine at the time. Intrigued by both Ms. GIBSON and The Butterfly Ward, she began writing a profile of the "hot" writer. "She had a deep Lauren Bacall voice, kohl-rimmed eyes, an air of world-weary glamour," smoked long black cigarettes in a holder and "had a burning passion for language unlike anything I have ever seen," said Ms. Maynard.
The two women became Friends, but when the profile was about to be published, Ms. GIBSON had her lawyer send a threatening letter to the magazine, and "so she dropped out of my life." At the time, Ms. GIBSON was also immersed in a bitter custody battle with her former husband. She turned some of that experience into Sweet Poison, a collection of stories published by Phyllis Bruce at HarperCollins. Another story was turned into the television movie, For the Love of Aaron.
Mr. GILBOORD provides a convincing anti-story to Ms. GIBSON's claims of abuse, saying that he and his father-in-law were in constant communication with each other and with child-welfare officials trying to protect Aaron and manage Ms. GIBSON's erratic behaviour.
"She tried the best she could to raise me," said Aaron GILBOORD, who is now 33 and living with his wife and three sons in Manitoba, where he works as a juvenile counsellor with young offenders. He left home when he was 16, but remained in touch with his mother and his father. Ms. GIBSON wrote a poem about her son, when he was 5, saying in part, "and to phone the doctor when I a.m. crazed and always you bring my pill bottles/offering them up with renewed hope each time." The poem appeared in Aurora: New Canadian Writing, edited by Morris Wolfe. By the late 1980s, Ms. GIBSON was living in a subsidized unit in a housing co-op. That's how she met her second husband, Juris RASA, an architectural draughtsman who was living in the same development. Apparently, she showed up at his door one day to ask for bandages because her fingers were bleeding from banging on the keys on her typewriter. Eventually, they moved in together and married. He helped her learn to use a computer and to make the transition from short stories to the longer form of the novel.
Her literary Friends, including the late Timothy Findlay and his partner, screenwriter William Whitehead, and journalist June Callwood helped her get grants to support her writing and introduced her to agent Dean Cooke, who agreed to represent her in the early 1990s. He believes that Mr. RASA made it possible for her to write Opium Dreams, the novel that Ellen Seligman published at McClelland and Stewart.
"I was always amazed by her stamina and staying power because I anticipated the editing of the book would be hard for her," said Ms. Seligman, who came to treasure their long conversations on the telephone. "I think writing sustained her, more so than any other form of nourishment."
The novel was a literary success, but Ms. GIBSON was sinking again into mental illness. She and Mr. RASA separated in the late 1990s after she repeatedly accused him of trying to murder her. He died about a year ago. Ms. Maynard had reconnected with Ms. GIBSON in the mid 1990s during one of her many episodes of instability and formed an unofficial support group with Mr. Cooke, Mr. Wolfe and Ms. Callwood. "She was getting farther and farther away from reality," said Ms. Maynard.
About four years ago, Ms. GIBSON was diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer. She was seeing an oncologist, but stopped chemotherapy, probably because she was afraid of the side effects of her complex combination of medications.
Margaret Louise GIBSON was born in Scarborough, Ontario, on June 4, 1948. She died of metastasized breast cancer in the Palliative Care Unit at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto on February 25, 2006. She was 57. She is survived by her son Aaron, his wife Jennifer LAMBERT, their sons Logan, Drew and Ayden, and her three sisters Dana, Lenore and Deirdre and their families.

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GILBY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-20 published
SCOTT, Gladys (YEOMANS)
On Saturday, March 18, 2006 at her residence. Gladys (YEOMANS) SCOTT age 78 years of Elmira formerly of England. Beloved wife of Derek SCOTT. Dear mother of Jennifer and Stuart GILBY of Nova Scotia, Timothy and Sue SCOTT of Aurora, Christopher and Nikki SCOTT of Caledon, Rosemary and Grant ERB of Elmira. Also, lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Nigel (Kelly), Megan, Gordon, Catherine, Wayne and Benjamin; Jeffrey, Adam, April and Julie; Elizabeth and Jeremy and her great grand_son Ian Alexander. Sister of Barbara and Chris HUTTON of Merritt, British Columbia, Christine and Malcolm LAWRENSON of Leicester, England and Carol and Reg HARRIS of Graftey Green, England. Gladys was a friend to many. Always active, she was a gourmet with flair, painting and globe-trotting were among her passions. Warmly remembered by her clients as a tireless advocate for their real estate needs. Gladys lived with grace to the end. The family will receive Friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Hans BORCH officiating followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery. In her memory, donations to Breast Cancer Research and Education Fund would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

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GILCHRIST o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-01-20 published
FEATHERSTON, Howard
Suddenly at his residence Wednesday morning January 18th, 2006. Howard FEATHERSTON of R.R.#5, Owen Sound. Beloved husband of the former Sheila GREIG. Dear brother of Elgin and his wife Lynn of Guelph. Dear brother-in-law of Marie and her husband Robert GILCHRIST of R.R.#3, Owen Sound and Ken CARNIE of Owen Sound. Lovingly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son Ron and one sister Leta MENARY- CARNIE. Friends may call at the Downs and son Funeral Home Hepworth Friday from 2: 00 to 4: 00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be conducted from the Shallow Lake United Church Saturday morning at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend Leslie SEARLES officiating. Spring interment Boyd Cemetery, Shallow Lake. Memorial contributions to the Shallow Lake United Church or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 282 Shallow Lake will hold a memorial service at the Funeral Home Friday evening at 7: 00 p.m. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted in the Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of Howard by the Downs and son Funeral Home.
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GILCHRIST o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-11-10 published
BROCKLEBANK, “Sadie” Sarah Olive (née THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON)
Peacefully at Lee Manor in Owen Sound on Thursday, November 9, 2006. In her 98th year, “Sadie” Sarah Olive BROCKLEBANK (nee THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON,) the beloved daughter of the late James THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON and his late wife Elizabeth (née FRASER.) Dearly loved and remembered aunt of her many nieces and nephews and their families. Lovingly cared for and remembered by her late niece Betty FRASER (2006.) Predeceased by her sister Mae (Mrs. Irving GILCHRIST) and her two brothers Earl and James. Friends may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. Rev. Kristal McGEE officiating. Interment in Purdy's Cemetery, Paisley. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Multiple Sclerosis would be appreciated by the family.
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GILCHRIST o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-02-11 published
BROWN, Edith Mary
The family of the late Edith Mary BROWN (January 25, 2006,) would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our family, Friends and neighbours for all their love, support and prayers during this difficult time. The flowers, memorial donations to the Edith Brown Tub Project, London Health Sciences Foundation, cards, phone calls and visits were all very much appreciated. Special thanks to Reverend Ron WATSON and Reverend Jim McGEE for their comforting words during the service celebrating Edie's life. Thank to the Westview Funeral Chapel for attending to every detail with care and compassion. Sincere appreciation to the ladies of Westview Baptist Church for the luncheon provided following the service. We would also like to express our thanks to Dr. Joy MANGUEL of the Cancer Clinic who was instrumental in getting Edie admitted to the Palliative Care Unit, London Health Sciences Centre, Commissioners Road and her colleagues Dr. XONOCOSTAS, Dr. GILCHRIST and Dr. HURWITZ. We express a sincere thank you to Dr. SWIFT, Dr. SCHREIER and their team of nurses, P.S.A.'s, and social worker Joyce in the Palliative Care Unit for their comforting care given during Edith's time in the hospital. Thank you to the Community Care Access Centre who provided home care through home support workers and our special Victorian Order of Nurses nurses Carol, Maura and Teri. Everyone's thoughtfulness and kindness will always be remembered.
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GILCHRIST o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-22 published
CAMPBELL, Alice Mary (née WEBB)
At Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll on Wednesday, June 21, 2006, Alice Mary CAMPBELL (née WEBB) of Ingersoll and formerly of Woodstock in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles CAMPBELL (1987.) Mother of the late Robert NEWMAN (2006.) Grandmother of Katherine NEWMAN and great grandmother of four great grandchildren. Dear sister of Frank WEBB of Woodstock. Also predeceased by two sisters and three brothers. Loving aunt of Frank PARSONS (Kathleen) of Norwich, Betty MANDRYK (Olie) of Tillsonburg, Terry PARSONS (Kathleen) of Ingersoll, Dolly GILCHRIST of Woodstock and many more nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home, 69 Wellington Street North, Woodstock on Saturday, June 24, 2006 from 1: 00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a funeral service in the chapel at 2: 00 p.m. with Rev. Bernard ROSEVEAR officiating. Private interment later at Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Smith-LeRoy, (519) 537-3611. Personal condolences may be sent at www.smithleroy.com

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GILCHRIST o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-15 published
ABEL, Helen " Margaret" (née FIFE)
Of Saint Thomas, on Friday, July 14, 2006, at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of over 55 years of Lawrence Alan ABEL and loved mother of Lynn and her husband Leonard FIRMANI, Larry Wilfrid and his wife Jill ABEL, Patricia McBAIN, and Diane and her husband Joe LUNN, all of Saint Thomas, Alan ABEL of Guelph and Douglas and his wife Laura ABEL of Fergus. Loved sister of Audrey DENNY of Saint Thomas, Marion GILCHRIST of Saint Thomas, Jean IRWIN of Long Point and Donna VIRAG of Fingal. Predeceased by 3 sisters Mary FERGUSON, Verna DONALDSON and Patricia McMENEMY. Sadly missed by 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Marg was born in Talbotville on March 17, 1932, the daughter of the late Wilfrid and Dorothy (HARRIS) FIFE. She worked at the Memorial Hospital. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas where funeral service will be held Monday at 3: 30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Visitation Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Remembances may be made to the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital (Palliative Care Unit).

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GILCHRIST o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-16 published
FREW, Anne
At Caressant Care Nursing Home on Sunday, October 15, 2006, Anne FREW of London in her 82nd year. Wife of the late John FREW (July 2006.) Loving mother and true friend of John and his wife Peggy of London. Cherished grandma of Cheri MAVRIKKOU and her husband Chris of Saint Thomas. Survived by a brother Andrew GILCHRIST and a sister Julia SMILLIE both of Glasglow, Scotland. Predeceased by 5 brothers and 1 sister all of Glasglow. Anne was a proud and long time employee of Victoria Hospital, South Street. The funeral service will be conducted at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Wednesday, October 18th, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Private family interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Anne's family wish to express gratitude to the staff of Caressant Care, Woodstock for their ongoing care and attention.

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GILCHRIST o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-17 published
McDOUGALL, Russell A.
A lifelong resident of Saint Thomas, passed away at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Friday, October 13th, 2006, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of 56 years to Marie (SCHWEITZER) McDOUGALL. Brother of Donald J. McDOUGALL and his wife Patricia of London, and brother-in-law of Sharon and Neil GILCHRIST of R.R.#1, West Lorne. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Predeceased by a brother, Robert and three sisters, Roberta HAMILTON, Doris and (infant) Betty. Born in Saint Thomas, September 18, 1927, the son of the late Robert and Catherine (MILLS) McDOUGALL. Mr. McDOUGALL was retired from the Westminster Campus of Victoria Hospital, London where he worked as an R.N.A. He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Saint Thomas and the Saint Thomas Seniors Centre. A public memorial service will be held at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington Street, Saint Thomas on Friday, October 20th at 1: 30 p.m. Friends will be received one hour prior to the service. Mr. McDOUGALL's cremated remains will be interred privately in Elmdale Memorial Park. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the charity of one's choice gratefully acknowledged.

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GILCHRIST o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-22 published
CHATTEN, Edward " Archie"
Of Saint Thomas, on Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family in his 69th year. Dearly loved husband of Patricia Ann (HILL) CHATTEN and loved father of Dawn and her husband Rob DESROSIERS of Saint Thomas, Jeff and his wife Shawna CHATTEN of Saint Thomas and Debbie CHATTEN and her partner Brian NORTH of Wallacetown. Loved grandfather of Michael, Bryan, Jordon, Josh, Ella and Ben. Archie was born in London on October 30, 1938 the son of the late Frank and his wife Sarah (GILCHRIST) CHATTEN. He was a supervisor at Gentek and worked there over 45 years. Archie helped organize the No-Body Contact Hockey League in Port Stanley. Visitation at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas on Friday from 7-9 p.m. A service to celebrate Archie's life will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 11: 00 a.m. Cremation, with burial of ashes in the family plot of Elmdale Cemetery. Visitation Friday from 7-9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario.

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GILCHRIST o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2006-02-15 published
GILCHRIST, Harold A. (April 1, 1919-February 19, 2004)
Dad, as we approach two years since you left us, we feel your absence more deeply. You taught us all the meaning and importance of family. You also inspired and encouraged us with your faith and it is in that faith we ask God to hold you close. Memories allow us to know we miss you each and every day. Love Anabel and Family
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GILCHRIST o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2006-10-18 published
GILCHRIST, Wm. Kelvin
Passed away on Friday October 6, 2006 at the Sunset Manor, Collingwood with his wife Mary by his side, at the age of 92. Kelvin, husband of Mary, the late Norma LIVINGSTONE (1987) and the late Mable McCORT (1963.) Father of Eleanor and her husband John WOODS. Step-father of Suzanne and Gene EARLE, Doug and Mel IRWIN and the late Donny IRWIN. Brother of Ruth and her husband Ken HETHERINGTON and the late Cora and her late husband Roy BROWN. Kelvin will also be missed by his nieces and nephews. Friends were received at the Carruthers And Davidson Funeral Home, Stayner (705-428-2637) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Service was held at the First Baptist Church, Stayner on Thursday October 12, 2006 at 1 o'clock. Interment Stayner Union Cemetery. If desired, donations in Kelvin's memory may be made to the Sunset Manor Bus Fund, Collingwood General and Marine Hospital or the Alzheimer's Society.
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GILCHRIST o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-12-13 published
GILCHRIST, Christina Mary Ferguson
At Toronto, Ontario on December 10, 2006 just fifteen days short of her eighty-ninth birthday on Christmas Day. Daughter of the late James GILCHRIST and Georgina Gordon GILCHRIST of Toronto. Dear sister to the late Gordon, Donald (Christiane), Morag and Jean MATTHEWS. Beloved aunt of Nancy Ann, Donald (Jeanne) and Jean GILCHRIST, the late Peter MATTHEWS (Sharon), Rosalie RUFELDS and Christopher MATTHEWS (Liz) and great aunt of thirteen nieces and nephews. Christina attended Harbord Collegiate Institute, Toronto and then Trinity College, University of Toronto where she graduated in Classics in 1940. That year she was head of College at St. Hilda's College and was a member of the University of Toronto Student Council. Christina subsequently received her Bachelor of Education and her Master of Education from the University of Toronto. Christina commenced her high school teaching career in Ridgetown, Ontario where she taught Latin and Greek. She subsequently spent most of her 41 years as a teacher in Hamilton, where she taught at Westdale, Delta and Barton Secondary Schools. As a specialist Christina taught Classics, Physical Health and Education, Guidance and Counseling and Commercial, in addition to coaching many high school sport teams. Her dedication to her profession and her students was indicated by her absence from work for only five days in her teaching career, four of them as a result of a broken leg. Christina loved to travel to all parts of the globe and to spend time with her nieces and nephews, enduring endless hours at the card table with them. In recent years the ravages of Alzheimer's Disease took its toll on Christina's great energy and memory. The staff at Central Park Lodge, 123 Spadina Road, Toronto were extremely caring in looking after Christina during the past five years. Special mention should be made of Carol, Jannis and Blossom for their total compassion and care for Christina. A private service and interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery will take place at a later date.

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GILCHRIST o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-12 published
MacLEOD, Annie Margaret (née SHANKLAND)
Peacefully at the age of 87 years at York Central Hospital on Friday, January 6, 2006. Loving wife of the late Duncan MacLEOD. Loving sister of Eileen MacDONALD, Gordon, David, and Graham SHANKLAND and predeceased by Jean GILCHRIST and Duncan SHANKLAND. Annie will be greatly missed by all her family and Friends. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 143 Main St. North, Markham at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 905-944-8700 would be appreciated.

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GILDAY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-07-21 published
HODGSON, George Harrower " Geordie"
Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Ste. Agathe des Monts, in his 82nd year after a brief battle with cancer. Born August 15, 1924 in Montreal to the late George Ritchie HODGSON and Edyth HARROWER. Predeceased by his sister Jane, loving wife Orian, and his beloved son Grahame. Survived by his son Geordie HODGSON (Anne JOHNSTON,) daughters Cynthia (Douglas GILDAY) and Holly (Michael ADAM/ADAMS,) and brother Tom HODGSON (Heather.) Dearly missed by Ainslie STEWARD/STEWART/STUART, his beloved second wife, and her children Alexandra (Marc COURTOIS,) Margaret, Andrew (Paul WOLLASTON), and Dorothy (Cris MALEKOS). Also survived by his grandchildren, Jesse, Logan and Byron GILDAY of Whitehorse, Taylor and Todd ADAM/ADAMS of Victoria, and Tyler and Morgan HODGSON of Vermont. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 25th, 2006, 2: 00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 12 rue Préfontaine ouest, Ste. Agathe des Monts, Quebec. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Geordie's memory to Fondation médicale des Laurentides, 234 rue Saint-Vincent, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Québec J8C 2B8, or to a charity of one's choice. The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the centre local de services communautaires, doctors and nurses at Centre Hospitalier des Laurentides, and for the support of his many Friends.

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GILDERS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-21 published
DOWDEN, Gerald Howard
Passed away peacefully with his family at his side on June 19, 2006 at Complex Care, Parkwood Hospital, in his 44th year. Predeceased by his mother Josephine Monica DOWDEN (HOWARD,) father Sydney Aubin DOWDEN and brother John Paul DOWDEN. Loving brother of Debbie and Rob (PETO,) Walter and Cynthia DOWDEN, Cindy and Paul (HURTEAU), Kim DOWDEN, Terri and Mike (OLIVER), Lorri DOWDEN, Sylvia and Lee (EMPTAGE,) Jo-Dee and Derrick (GILDERS,) Anne DOWDEN. Also survived by seventeen nieces and nephews, as well as three great-nieces and nephews. The family will receive Friends and relatives at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell), London, for visitation on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. on Friday June 23, 2006, at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Interment Saint Peter's Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkwood Hospital or Dale Brain Injury Association would be greatly appreciated by the family. On-line condolences are available through www.memorial-funeral.ca

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GILDING o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-02 published
PATTERSON, Olive Madeline
Peacefully and dignified, in her 94th year, at her own home of 123 Coleman Ave., on March 31, 2006. Predeceased by brother James (Buster), parents Olive and James, and grandparents, who were Pioneers of Little York, Frank and Annie GILDING. Sadly missed by Christine, Jim, Rhiannon and families. Madeline was a recipient of a Volunteer of the Year Award and recognized for her volunteer work with the aged. Friends may call at Giffen-Mack "Danforth" Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 2570 Danforth Ave. (at Main Subway), on Monday, April 3, 2006 from 7-9 p.m. Service will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. at Little Trinity Anglican Church, 425 King St. E., with Hope United Church assisting. Interment at Pine Hills Cemetery. A heartfelt thank-you goes out to caregivers Robin and Joan, who was holding her hand when she passed, Doctor Brian DRESSLER and Nigel FORBES, R.N. In respect of Madeline's charitable nature, Christine requests that expressions of sympathy be made as a donation to the charity of choice. Til We Meet Again!

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GILEAQUE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-27 published
KYLE, Nora May (formerly TRIPP, née BAKER)
At Chateau Gardens Nursing Home, London on Monday, December 25th, 2006, Nora May (BAKER) (TRIPP) KYLE of London in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late John TRIPP and the late William KYLE. Dear mother of Deanna PALMER, and Sandra JARMAN and her husband Don all of London. Predeceased by her son James TRIPP and her son-in-law Bert PALMER. Dear mother-in-law of Gae CHAPMAN of Ocala, Florida. Also loved by her 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Remembered fondly by Dave KYLE and Sandra GILEAQUE. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday, December 28th, 2006 at 3 p.m. with Reverend Teresa CORRIGAN of the Church of the Epiphany officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London N6A 3R6.

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GILES o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-03-30 published
CONWAY steps up for Attack
Backup goalie gets call minutes before 7-2 Owen Sound win
By Bill WALKER, Sun Times sports editor, Thursday, March 30, There really wasn't any time for Neil CONWAY to get nervous.
The 18-year-old Owen Sound Attack goalie was all set to take his customary seat at the end of the bench Wednesday where he would watch veteran overager Michael OUZAS start against the Kitchener Rangers.
But a bout of the flu made it impossible for OUZAS to keep anything down, which meant CONWAY had five minutes warning that he'd be the Game 4 starter in the Ontario Hockey League playoff series.
“Sometimes it's better to just get out there into the game without knowing but I had an idea that I may have to go in,” CONWAY said after being named the game's second star for a 35-save performance in the Attack's 7-2 victory over the Rangers.
“After the first couple shots I felt pretty comfortable.&rdquo
OUZAS left the ice with three minutes remaining in the warmup Wednesday. He was evaluated by team doctors and was diagnosed as having the flu and being dehydrated.
He's listed day-to-day.
“The decision was basically made after warmup so nobody had any time to dwell on it,” said Attack coach Mike STOTHERS.
“When a guy is threatening to vomit in the crease, or worse, you just can't do it so Neil had very little time to prepare. To his credit, he's been putting in so much extra time that it's great to see him rewarded.&rdquo
The Attack now have a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinal series.
Game 5 is set for Friday in Kitchener. If necessary, Game 6 will go Saturday in Owen Sound. Game time at the Harry Lumley Bayshore is 7: 30 p.m.
The Attack started the game with a sense of urgency, looking to give their sophomore goalie an early lead.
Jeff KYRZAKOS and Bobby RYAN put Owen Sound up 2-0 eight minutes into the game, but the Rangers tied it as Cory KONECNY and Matt AUFFREY scored 3: 12 apart late in the period.
“There are a lot of adjectives I could use (for this game) but most of them aren't appropriate for audiences,” said Rangers' coach/general manager Peter DEBOER.
“They faced some adversity with their backup goalie going and they found a way to get a win. It's eerily like Eric PFLIGLER coming in here last year,” he said, a reference to the Rangers backup who took the team to the conference final last season.
Andrej SEKERA gave the Attack the lead with 1: 28 remaining in the first when the puck squirted out from behind the net and he was able to shovel it past a startled Rangers goalie Dan TURPLE.
Mike ANGELIDIS made it 4-2 in the second when he stepped out of the penalty box and took a pass from SEKERA, breaking in alone and beating TURPLE with a backhand high to the glove side.
Owen Sound blew it open in the third as ANGELIDIS scored his second of the game, this one shorthanded. KYRZAKOS scored his second 10 minutes later on a two-man power play and centre Scott GILES finished it off with a late shorthanded marker.
“Our special teams worked and I think that was key,” said ANGELIDIS. “You have to give credit to Neil CONWAY. He stepped up huge for us.&rdquo
TURPLE made 26 saves on a night when he got little help from his defence.
“I feel bad for (TURPLE) because he's a guy who battled all year for us and we really hung him out to dry,” said DEBOER.
“I think we had an opportunity here to change the momentum of the series, but we would have had to show up and get off the bus and be ready to battle. Our big players who have not been big in the first three games had an opportunity to come in here and turn the series around. We didn't get contributions from anybody.&rdquo

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GILES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-28 published
GILES, R. Cecil (October 5, 1911-January 29, 2004)
Those we love do not go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed, still very dear.
"Never to be forgotten" Hazel, Lorene and Phil, Wayne, Linda and Ken and families.

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GILES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-03 published
CARTER, Ian Keith
Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, Thursday, March 2, 2006, Ian Keith CARTER, C.A., C.M.C. of Sarnia and Grand Bend, in his 61st year. son of the late Marjorie Alice (McGUGAN) and John Henry CARTER of Saint Thomas. Husband of Barbara ROBERTSON (originally of Aylmer.) Father of John CARTER of Grand Bend, Matt CARTER of Windsor, Susan and her husband Dan BAUMAN/BOWMAN of Mississauga. Grandfather of Andy, Robbie and Shannon BAUMAN/BOWMAN. Brother of Mae and her husband John SCOTT of Saint Thomas. Predeceased by brother-in-law Lawrence ELVIDGE. Uncle of Sharon and her husband Jim GILES of Saint Thomas, Kevin ELVIDGE and his wife Lori of Dorchester, Kelvin ELVIDGE of Detroit. Brother-in-law of Stephen ROBERTSON and his wife Ann of Grand Bend. Uncle of Stephanie and her husband Brent HOLMES and Heather and her husband Ken HOARE all of London. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Friday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. where the funeral Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 4, 2006 at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Harry DISHER and Archdeacon Jack DOIDGE officiating, immediately followed by interment at Exeter Cemetery and reception at Grand Bend United Church. Keith asked that remembrances be made to the Grand Bend United Church or charity of your choice. Barbara, Susan and Dan, John and Matt wish to express appreciation and gratitude to relatives, Friends and caregivers for your many acts of kindness and sympathy during Keith's valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com

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GILES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-03 published
GILES, Agnes Emily (formerly THRUPP)
Peacefully at Providence Manor Nursing Home, Kingston, on Monday, May 1, 2006, Agnes Emily GILES, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Alfred THRUPP and the late Sidney GILES. Predeceased by her sons Gerald and Antony and her foster son Larry HILL. Loving mother of Marguerite of Kingston, Brian (Lois) THRUPP of Goderich, Keith of Brockville, and daughter-in-law Elizabeth MacAULAY of Saskatoon. Predeceased by her sister Frances BOULAINE and brothers George and William CHATTERTON. Sadly missed by her sister Rose THOMPKINS of Windsor and her sister-in-law Georgina CHATTERTON of Stourbridge, England. Fondly remembered by her 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family extends sincere appreciation to the staff of Providence Manor for their loving care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Friday, May 5th at 3: 00 p.m. with Reverend William THOMPKINS officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Providence Manor, 275 Sydenham Street, Kingston, On K7K 1G7, Sleeping Children Around the World, 28 Pinehurst Cres., Islington, Ontario M9A 3A5 or a charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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GILES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-30 published
JACKSON, Patricia Ann " Pat" (née EATON)
On Friday, May 26, 2006 at University Hospital, London, Patricia Ann JACKSON, " Pat" age 68, of Chatham, passed away. Born in London, on May 22, 1938, daughter of the late Ethel W. WEST and Laurence W. EATON. Loving mother of Bruce E. JACKSON of Chatham and dearest friend of Raymond JACKSON and his wife Wendy of Chatham. Dear sister of Sherman EATON, Lee BARNES and her husband Kenneth and Bryan EATON and his wife Mary Ellen all of Chatham. Also sadly missed by and Aunt Hazel GILES of Lambeth, her cousin Lorene COUTU of London, a sister-in-law Dorothy COOK of Chatham, a special niece Jennifer BROWN of Chatham, her dear friend Marge ELSBURY of Winnipeg and many other nieces, nephew and Friends. Friends and relatives may call at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2006. Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Clark VELTKAMP, Indiana officiating. Cremation will follow. Donations to the Cancer Society or Christian Horizons-Chatham would be appreciated. Online condolences welcomed at www.peseski.com

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GILES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-09-26 published
GILES, Hazel▼ (WEST)
Peacefully at Longworth Long Term Care, London on Sunday, September 24th, 2006 Hazel (WEST) GILES of London in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late R.C. "Cecil" GILES (2004) for over 70 years. Dear mother of Lorene COUTU and her husband Phil of London; Wayne GILES of Mississauga and Linda BIE and her husband Ken of London. Predeceased by her 3 sisters and her 1 brother. Loved by her grandchildren Robert GILES and his wife Ann of Milton; Tracey PITCHER and her husband Austin of Saint Thomas; Laurie MORDEN and her husband Randy of Berwyn, Alberta and her great grandchildren Patrick and Jennifer GILES. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a private family service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, September 29th, 2006. Interment in Oakland Cemetery, Delaware. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 617 Wellington Street, London, Ontario N6A 3R6, the London Humane Society, 624 Clarke Road, London, Ontario N5V 3K5 or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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GILES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-14 published
GILES, Hazel▲
The Giles family is most grateful for the many visits, flowers, donations and phone calls that we received at the time of the loss of our dear mother - Hazel. We appreciated too, the special Friends who visited Mom, at home, in the hospital and at Longworth Long Term Care. Thanks to the staff of the "Daisy Unit" at Longworth for their excellent care and for the support they gave us. Special thanks to the caregivers that helped Mom at her home and allowed her to stay at home as long as possible. We are grateful to Rev. David CARROTHERS for his comforting service and to Paul STEWARD/STEWART/STUART of A. Millard George Funeral Home for making a difficult time a little easier. Your kindness will always be remembered. Sincerely, Lorene, Wayne and Linda.

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GILES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-06 published
McCLINCHEY, Barbara (née McDONALD)
Peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side, on Friday, November 3rd, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer, Barbara (McDONALD) McCLINCHEY of London in her 71st year. Beloved wife of William "Bill" McCLINCHEY. Devoted mother of Derrick McCLINCHEY and his wife Miriam of London; Debbie GILES and her husband Gord ROSS of Lambeth; and Jeff McCLINCHEY and his wife Jeanette of London. Loving sister of Thelma NIVENS and her husband Earl of Goderich; Shirley BEECH of Kitchener; George McDONALD and his wife Dorothy of Wiarton; Bruce McDONALD and his wife Nora of Vegreville, Alberta; and Matt McDONALD of Prince George, British Columbia. Predeceased by her parents Robert and Barbara McDONALD; her sister Lillian Patterson and her brother-in-law Carl Beech. Also loved by her grandchildren Caitlin, Ashley, Tanner, Tyler, Jeff, Adam, Paul and Jonathan. Barb will be greatly missed by all those who had the great pleasure of having her touch their lives. Special thanks to the staff of Community Care Access Centre. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, November 8th, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend Thomas D. HISCOCK of Wesley-Knox United Church officiating. Private family interment will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London Ontario, N6C 2R6. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

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GILES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-09 published
McCOLL, Lillian▼ Mae▼ (GILES)
At Strathmere Lodge on November 8, 2006, Lillian Mae (GILES) McCOLL of Mount Brydges, Ontario, in her 95th year. Predeceased by her husband, Arnold McCOLL, son David and infant daughter, Sandra. Loving mother of Carol (Gordon) QUINN of Ameliasburg, Malcolm (Irma) of Strathroy, Marjorie TAILOR/TAYLOR of London, Ronald of Michigan, Keith (Kathy) of Mount Brydges, Hugh (Karen) of London, John (Gail) of Mount Brydges, Alec (Lucille) of Sarnia, Marion (Loring) SWAIN of Ipperwash Beach, Donald (Esther) of London, and Lillian Mae Jr., of London. Loving grandmother of 22 and great-grandmother of 36. Dear half-sister of John GILES and his wife Maxine, of Elrose, Saskatchewan. Dear sister-in-law of Margaret WILTON, London. The McColl family will receive Friends and relatives at the Elliott-Madill Funeral Home, Mount Brydges on Friday, November 10th from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service to follow from the Funeral Home on Saturday, November 11th at 2 p.m. Internment Longwoods Cemetery, Melbourne. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Cancer Society of Ontario would be appreciated.

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GILES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-30 published
BROWN, Mildred " Millie" Jean (formerly GILES)
At Middlesex Terrace, Delaware on Thursday, December 28th, 2006. Mildred (Millie) Jean BROWN formerly of Rodney in her 85th year. Millie was a 50 year member of Dove Rebekah Lodge #362, a lifelong member of Saint_John's Presbyterian Church, Rodney and a valued member of the Elgin International Club. Predeceased by her first husband Oliver GILES (1950,) her second husband Lloyd (Scotty) BROWN (1991) and her parents Otto McFADDEN and Charlotte REGIS. Lovingly▼ remembered by her children Mort (Liz) GILES of London, Carolyn (Ross) NEWTON of London, Dave (Sandra) GILES of Ingersoll, Lloyd (Theresa) GILES of New Germany, Nova Scotia, Al (Carole) GILES of West Lorne, Bill (Carol) BROWN of Wallaceburg, Linda (Earnie) CARVER of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Bob BROWN of Centralia, Larry (Sue) BROWN of Brechin, Susan (Terry) McQUILLEN of London and Donna (Don) KOWALUK of Strathroy. She will be sadly missed by her 19 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Millie is survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Rodney Chapel on Saturday, December 30th, 2006 from 6-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted from the chapel on Sunday at 1: 30 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Pastor R. KARN officiating. Interment Rodney cemetery. Dove Rebekah Lodge #362 will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home on Saturday at 5: 45 p.m. If desired, memorial contributions to the Breast Cancer Society or the Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to Padfield Funeral Homes (519 785-0810). Online condolences may be left at www.padfieldfuneralhome.com

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GILES o@ca.on.middlesex_county.strathroy.age_dispatch 2006-11-15 published
McCOLL, Lillian▲ Mae▲ (GILES)
At Strathmere Lodge, on November 8, 2006, Lillian Mae (GILES) McCOLL of Mount Brydges, in her 95th year. Predeceased by her husband, Arnold McCOLL, son David and infant daughter, Sandra. Loving mother of Carol (Gordon) QUINN of Ameliasburg, Malcolm (Irma) of Strathroy, Marjorie TAILOR/TAYLOR of London, Ronald of Michigan, Keith (Kathy) of Mount Brydges, Hugh (Karen) of London, John (Gail) of Mount Brydges, Alec (Lucille) of Sarnia, Marion (Loring) SWAIN of Ipperwash Beach, Donald (Esther) of London, and Lillian Mae Jr., of London. Loving grandmother of 22 and great-grandmother of 36. Dear half-sister of John GILES and his wife Maxine of Elrose, Saskatchewan. Dear sister-in-law of Margaret WILTON, London. The McCOLL family received Friends and relatives at the Elliott-Madill Funeral Home, Mount Brydges, on Friday, November 10 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service followed from the funeral home on Saturday, November 11 at 2 p.m. Interment Longwoods Cemetery, Melbourne. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Cancer Society of Ontario would be appreciated.

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GILES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-07-19 published
Club shooting victim was target, police say
By Hayley MICK, Page A9
A Toronto man was the intended victim of a fatal shooting at a packed downtown nightclub early Monday, police said yesterday.
Kirk GILES, 30, died after a shooter sprayed bullets into the patio of Volume nightclub, triggering a stampede by hundreds of terrified patrons out onto Richmond Street West.
Police did not speculate as to why the shooter may have wanted to harm Mr. GILES, a native of Guyana and 15-year Toronto resident who was known to police.
Ricocheting bullets also hit the foot of a 28-year-old man and the leg of 20-year-old California woman, who was in Toronto for a wedding. None of the victims knew each other, police said.

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GILES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-08 published
HOLWAY, Ada Cooper (née WATSON)
Born August 11, 1904. Passed away peacefully at Aurora Resthaven Wednesday, January 4, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Ralph. Much loved mother of Glenn HOLWAY and his wife Agnes and Ann GILES and the late Bruce. Dear grandma of Andrea, Paula, Jennifer and Jo-Anne. Proud great-grandma of Kevin, Steven, Leslie, Laura, Victoria, Sarah, Leanna, Phoebe and Piper. A family service was held at Thomson Funeral Home, 905-727-5421. Special thanks to Ada's friend Pat GAUS and the caregivers at Aurora Resthaven.

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GILES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-24 published
JOHNSON, Moira Racheal
Entered into rest at the Huntsville and District Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, January 22, 2006. Moira Racheal JOHNSON, of Burks Falls, in her 79th year, a longtime employee of Eaton's. Beloved wife of Stuart JOHNSON. Loving mother of Richard (Lena,) Debbie (Jim), Brian, Gary (Terri), Joanne PENNER (Glen), and Randy. Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Dear sister of Molly FLETCHER, Dolly GILES, Derek HARDING, and Kitty KNIGHT. Cremation has taken place. Graveside interment service to be held in the spring. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Dempster-Allair Funeral Home, Burks Falls.

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GILES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-06 published
GILES, Jim
(15 year employee with C.E.C. Services, Aurora and former active Big Brother)
Suddenly at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, on Saturday, March 4, 2006, in his 37th year. Jim GILES of Sugar Bush, beloved husband and best friend of Asya (née BELL.) Loving and caring father of Taylor and Breanne, both at home. Dear son of Cliff and Donna GILES of Lake Dalrymple and son-in-law of Dale and Jill BELL of Orillia. Survived by his sister Tami (Cory) CRATE of Orillia. Cherished grand_son of Jack GILES of Newmarket, Verna STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and Isabel NITZ, both of Orillia. Will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and close Friends. The late Mr. Jim GILES will rest at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service will be held at St. Paul's United Church, 62 Peter St. N., Orillia on Wednesday afternoon, March 8th at 1 o'clock. Cremation to follow. If desired, memorial donations to the Children's Wish Foundation or charity of one's choice would be appreciated. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.mundellfuneralhome.com

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GILES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-08 published
BRAIDEN, Allan
Peacefully with his family by his side at Caressant Care Nursing Home in Arthur on Monday, March 6, 2006 at the age of 71. Reunited with his late wife Jean (née BEAUMONT.) Loving father of William (Lynn,) Brenda BOUCLAIR (Henry,) Glenn, and Jacqueline BLAIR (Ian). Dear grandfather of eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Survived by his sister Urla GILES (Milton.) Allan will be lovingly remembered by his family and Friends. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga (Hwy. 10 North of Queen Elizabeth Way) on Thursday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, March 10, 2006 at 11 o'clock. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens. If desired, remembrances may be made to the Arthritis Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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GILES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-18 published
POLCZ, Maria
Passed away, at Sunnybrook Hospital, on Friday, March 10, 2006, in her 82nd year, after a short battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Charles POLCZ, dear mother of Anna and Zoltan SIMON, Laszlo and Agnes MESZAROS of Hungary. Grandmother to Kathy and Dave KINGHORN, George MAJOROSI and Laurie GILES, Laszlo, Jozsef and Beatrice MESZAROS of Hungary. She is survived by great-grandchildren Scott, Melissa, Leslie, Nicole, Andrew, Rita, Daniel, and Dorotha. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, March 25, 2006, 11: 30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 432 Sheppard Ave. East. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.

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GILES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-19 published
BAKER, Eric James
At Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday, April 15th, 2006, age 80 years. Beloved husband of Lillian TOWNSON. Dear father of Eric Richard and Frances BAKER; Constance Elaine HILL and Bill GILES. Loving▲ grandfather of Wally, Sandra, Jeff, Corrie, Gary, Heather and his great-grandchildren. Brother of Rowena CUNNING of Gaspe, Percy BAKER of Mount Forest and Eileen PERO of Thunder Bay. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Whitchurch Cemetery, Stouffville. Memorial donations may be made to Memorial Hospital Foundation, Bowmanville. Arrangements entrusted to THENorthcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street, Bowmanville. www.northcuttelliott.com

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GILES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-10-02 published
Uzoma AZUH, 23: Got minorities on registry
Medical student saw need at marrow registry
His efforts led to matches for other leukemia patients
By Tanya TALAGA, Health Reporter
In less than a year, cancer came to Uzoma AZUH and took his life, but not before the 23-year-old medical student made a difference in the lives of others.
AZUH, who suffered from a fast-moving form of leukemia, started a movement to create awareness about the need for more ethnic minorities to get on Canada's national bone marrow registry.
The second-year student at Wayne State University in Detroit was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia last September. The Windsor man, of Nigerian descent, needed a bone marrow transplant to greatly increase his chance of survival.
Despite his efforts and those of family and Friends, that match never came. AZUH died August 13 of multiple organ failure after eight rounds of chemotherapy.
While he didn't find a match, his efforts led to the pairing of three patients with bone marrow donors, said his brother, Ogochukwu (Ogo) AZUH.
"He knew of (two) before he died," said AZUH, 21. Like his big brother, Ogo AZUH is studying medicine at Wayne State.
Uzoma AZUH wanted to become a doctor so he could continue helping other people, said his best friend Sonali Bhalsod, 20.
"Because of all the work he has done, two or three people will live now," she said. "He got his wish. I couldn't possibly want more for him than that."
Shortly after he was diagnosed with cancer, AZUH began a campaign in the Windsor area to make people aware of the need to get on the bone marrow registry.
He was featured in a May 15 article in the Star about how the national bone marrow registry is currently overwhelmingly Caucasian. According to figures available at the time, of nearly 230,000 Canadians registered on the unrelated donor transplant list, only 0.5 per cent of potential donors classify themselves as black, says Canadian Blood Services, which manages the registry.
One per cent of those on the list are aboriginal, 1.6 per cent East Indian, 3.6 per cent Asian, 0.3 per cent Hispanic and 83 per cent Caucasian. The others are classified as unknown.
Bone marrow is found in the breast bone, ribs, hip bones, skull and spine. Marrow produces infection-fighting white blood cells, oxygen-rich red blood cells and platelets used in clotting. Transplants are used to fight immune or blood disorder diseases such as acute myelogenous leukemia, in which the marrow produces faulty infection-fighting cells.
"A lot of traits in the bone marrow are inherited," AZUH told the Star. "I'm more likely to find a match in the ethnic community. People don't understand how important this is."
The week prior to AZUH's diagnosis, Ogo remembers him coughing a lot. Then came the night sweats. One morning AZUH woke up with rashes "all over his body," said Ogo. His brother went to hospital and was diagnosed days later.
Whether he was recuperating at home or from his hospital bed, AZUH worked hard to spread the word about donating.
"His campaign was for bone marrow donation awareness and testing, so that no one would ever have to go through what he or my family went through," Ogo and his sister Chinye wrote in an email to Friends shortly after their brother's death. "Uzo's philosophy was always… if things were hard for him, he would make it easier for the next person."
AZUH was an inspiration to those who knew him, said Ron GILES of Windsor, a bone marrow donor who worked with AZUH to raise awareness.
GILES, 42, donated his marrow to an unrelated teenage boy in 2003 and was so moved by the experience that he went to work trying to help others find a match, setting up a website, http://www.donorcorner.com. GILES visited AZUH shortly before he died. "He was optimistic everything would work out," GILES said. "We need to put more emphasis on getting people on the bone marrow registry. There could be matches out there. We need to carry on his fight."
As well as his brother and sister, AZUH leaves his mother Margaret and his father Doctor Victor AZUH.
A funeral was held in August.
To learn more about the Unrelated Bone Marrow Donor Registry, visit the Canadian Blood Services website at http://www.bloodservices.ca

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