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LAI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-10-10 published
Dollmaker, renaissance artist
Known for brilliant Japanese Mataro dolls
Accomplished calligrapher, kimono designer
By Tim LAI, Staff▼ Reporter▼
The death of a renowned self-taught dollmaker has created a large hole in Toronto's Japanese artistic community.
Miyoko OGURA was well known in the Japanese community for her artistic brilliance in the creation of Mataro dolls -- figures based on the daily life and folk tales of the Heian dynasty (784-1191), a period noted for its peace and cultural blossoming. She died September 29 at the age of 74.
Born in the southern prefecture of Kagoshima, OGURA was the only certified Mataro teacher in Toronto. Instructors must send in dolls for examination in order to be licensed by the Mataro Doll Craft Academy in Tokyo.
Other teachers outside Japan operate in New York, San Francisco, San Diego, Paris and Hong Kong.
Mataro dolls are a type of Kimekomi Ningyou -- wooden dolls dressed in kimonos and other Japanese garb.
They preserve the tradition of hand-carved wooden dolls developed on the riverbanks of Kyoto more than 250 years ago.
The founder of the academy, Mataro KANABAYASHI, discovered a new way to manufacture these types of dolls by mixing Paulownia sawdust with glue.
OGURA was a special teacher who was able to see all the careful details on a doll, according to a long-time student.
"There's always a point on a doll that's very difficult and that's where she would come in and help you," said Carol DOI, 62, a 17-year student of OGURA. "It takes you back into the past of Japan."
Even with her years of experience, DOI said she wouldn't be able to teach future students the way OGURA did.
Hiroko PIGGOTT, 51, a newer student, said OGURA was patient and affectionate, but challenging.
PIGGOTT joined her classes a year ago, after she saw the Mataro dolls and wanted to buy some for her children.
OGURA told PIGGOTT it would be more meaningful if she took the time to learn and make the dolls herself.
Dolls, which must be bought in kits from Japan that cost up to $1,000, can take nearly 50 hours to complete.
"She did meticulous work," PIGGOTT said.
OGURA, who immigrated to Toronto in 1959, had been teaching the Mataro art form for more than 30 years.
For the past 23 years, she'd been living alone -- she had no children -- following the death of her husband, Hisao OGURA, but her love for people brought her to many community events.
She was a helpful volunteer at the Seicho-No-Le Church, especially when it came to preparing food.
Often during classes and events at the church, OGURA would tantalize the taste buds of others with her sweet Japanese delicacies.
Red bean cakes were the favourite of 80-year-old Kay YAMAMOTO, a long-time friend and fellow practitioner at the church.
YAMAMOTO said her friend was a renaissance woman when it came to revealing Japanese art.
In addition to creating Mataro dolls, OGURA practised Odori -- traditional Japanese dancing -- was an accomplished calligrapher and designed elegant kimonos from scratch.
"She's one of these people that doesn't walk up stairs, she runs," said DOI.
In her 70s, OGURA still went to her Tai-Chi classes nearly every morning.
OGURA had hundreds of dolls in her home, many of them stored in boxes, and DOI doesn't know what will happen to the collection.
In 2004, OGURA donated sets of court and Samurai dolls to the Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care in Scarborough.
She also provided a set to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre after a big showing of her dolls at the centre in September.
"Her displays were always special because they were shows you don't see much," said Jim URA, cultural programs co-ordinator for the cultural centre.
"She wasn't there to become famous. She just enjoyed the fact that people came and looked," added DOI.
OGURA was set to travel back to Japan at the end of the month to help celebrate her mother's 100th birthday.
A memorial service will be held today at the Seicho-No-Le Church at 622 Victoria Park Ave. at 3 p.m.

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LAI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-10-12 published
Crash claims life of young woman
Girl, 2, suffers minor injuries from collision near Bradford
Police seek pickup truck driver for more clues in accident
By Tim LAI, Staff▲ Reporter▲▼
The crash was so loud Mike GEORGIEVSKI heard the bang a hundred metres away, over the noise from his machinery on a busy stretch of Highway 11, south of Bradford.
From there, he ran out in the rain and saw a grey Nissan Sentra that had its passenger and front side crumpled like an accordion.
With two other men yesterday morning, GEORGIEVSKI spotted a small child, still in her child seat, crying in the back on the passenger side.
She had a bit of blood splattered on her face, but no visible cuts.
Using a box cutter, one man cut the straps of the child seat, freed the 2-year-old and handed her off to a woman who wrapped the child up in a blanket. "After we picked her up, she stopped crying," said GEORGIEVSKI.
He said he believes the blood on the child came from the 20-year-old driver of the car who had ended up in the back seat due to the impact of the collision. "I could see a lot of blood from her nose and she wasn't moving. There was no reaction, there was no pulse when we checked her," said GEORGIEVSKI.
"Her head went under the child seat."
The driver was taken to Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket where she died around 11 a.m. of her injuries.
The child suffered minor injuries.
According to police, at about 10: 30 a.m. yesterday, the southbound Sentra was driving down Highway 11 when a grey pickup truck pulled out of a gas station onto the road.
To avoid hitting the truck, the Sentra swerved, lost control, and was hit by a northbound Sealtest cube van.
The driver of the van was not injured in the collision.
Police are seeking the driver of the pickup truck who may help in the investigation.
He is described as a white male between 40- and 50-years-old.
Parts of the Sentra were strewn as far as 15 metres away from the car on the highway and adjacent ditch where the cube van had ended up.
Investigators shut down the stretch of highway for several hours as they tried to piece together the collision.
Those who work and live in the area say the road is notorious for speeders, adding that police often set up radar traps around the location of where the woman crashed.
"Everybody flies down this road," said a woman who didn't want to be identified. She said the child was cared for by another woman once she was taken out of the car.
"She was asking for her mom," the woman said.
"That lady was amazing. How she held it together, I have no idea."
The impact of the collision caused a slight tremor in the area..
"I was sitting on my bed and all of a sudden, boom," said Deborah TOBIN, 45, who lives above GEORGIEVSKI's Four Star Cups Machinery Ltd. shop. "It shook my apartment."
A man who said he was the brother of the driver who was killed identified her as Crystal ORGAN.

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LAI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-12-02 published
Popular University of Toronto coach dies, 88
John McMANUS led Varsity hoops team from 1954-1983
By Tim LAI, Sports Reporter,▲ Page E2
Even near the end of his decades-long career as the head coach of the men's basketball team at the University of Toronto, John McMANUS was in better shape than his players -- and that was in his 60s.
"We shared a locker area and many times, we'd be finishing practice and he'd be in the washroom area doing chin-ups on the handle across the stalls," laughed Doug FOX, athletic director at Humber College, who played under McMANUS from 1974 to 1979.
The fitness fanatic, who coached the Varsity Blues for 29 years between 1954 and 1983, never stopped working out, even up until his death Wednesday after his second battle with cancer in two years. McMANUS was 88.
Over his lengthy career in Toronto, McMANUS amassed a 172-152 regular season record, but coached more than 600 games in total. His only title came in 1958 when he led the squad to victory in the Wilson Cup, Ontario's championship game.
He was known at the university, not only for being the longest-serving coach -- he was also the football assistant for 24 years -- but for his physical prowess, as well. He was the definition of a gym rat, playing and coaching every sport possible. He almost became a professional baseball player, but World War 2 began. Before he started at the U of T, he coached every single team at Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S.
"Even when he was sick in the hospital, I'd walk in and there he'd be leaning on the end of his bed, on the railing, doing push-ups on it," said his daughter, Katherine McMANUS- BROWNE, who studied physical education at U of T. "Even at 88, he was still working out twice a day."
His coaching wisdom has been passed on to hundreds of players over the years.
"He helped me with my free-throw shooting," said Mike KATZ, who has been the head coach of the basketball team for the past three years and played for McMANUS between 1968-1971. "He wanted you to place your hands across the seams of the basketball. It's something that I still do with my kids today."
McMANUS's career netted him an award upon his retirement in 1983 for being "a retired coach who exemplified the highest ideals and qualities of sportsmanship and service."
Fittingly, it was the inaugural award and named after him.
There was no funeral or service, as per his wishes, but like the sign-off on his letters, he had a quick final message: "Get in shape and keep fit."

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LAIBOVITZ o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-25 published
LERMAN, Mary
Passed away, peacefully, on Monday, April 24, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Jesse. Dear mother and mother-in-law of Shelley and Barry LAIBOVITZ, and the late William and the late Rochelle LERMAN. Loving grandmother of Jesse, Tracey, Cory, Doreen and Andrew MERE, and Nadine and Joe DI'IULIO, and great-grandmother of Jamie and Aaron MERE, and Hudson DI'IULIO. Survived by her brother Louis SHER. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, April 25, at Beth Tzedec Memorial Park Chapel, 5822 Bathurst Street, (West side of Bathurst, North of Finch) at 11 a.m. Interment at Beth Tzedec Memorial Park. Shiva will be observed at 121 Mossgrove Trail, Toronto. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 1-888-939-3333. Mary was an exceptional woman who lived her life with grace, compassion and had love for all who knew her. She will be missed.

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LAIDLAW o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-19 published
LAIDLAW, W. Kenneth
(World War 2 Veteran)
Beloved husband of Elleda (HUNTER) LAIDLAW of Lucknow, passed away at Pinecrest Manor, Lucknow, age 88, Sunday June 18, 2006. Loved by 3 daughters, Patricia BELL of Guelph, Diane (Bill) SWANN of Guelph, Joyce (Bill) SHEPHERD of R.R.#5 Forest. Also dearly loved by 4 grandchildren: Joshua SHEPHERD, Kirsty BELL, Jonathon SWANN and Jane SWANN; 2 great-grandchildren Tyler and Briar SHEPHERD, 1 brother Elroy LAIDLAW of West Wawanosh Township. Predeceased by son-in-law John BELL, and sister-in-law Louis LAIDLAW. Visitation at MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow Tuesday evening 6-8 p.m. with Legion Br. 309 service at 8: 00 p.m. Funeral Service from the chapel Wednesday June 21, 2006 at 1: 30 p.m. Interment Wingham Cemetery. Donations to Lucknow Presbyterian Church or Wingham Hospital appreciated in lieu of flowers. (1-519-528-3432).

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LAIDLAW o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-09-14 published
LAIDLAW, Norma E. (CARRUTHERS)
At Columbia Forest Long Term Care Facility, Waterloo on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, Norma E. (CARRUTHERS) LAIDLAW formerly of London, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late William "Bill" LAIDLAW. Dear mother of Margaret COLEMAN of Waterloo and Robert LAIDLAW and his wife Frances of Perth. Predeceased by her infant daughter Catherine LAIDLAW, her dear friend Bert BATY and her brothers Edwin, Donald and Glen CARRUTHERS. Dear sister of Audrey ACHESON and Murray CARRUTHERS (Doris) both of Strathroy. Dear sister-in-law of Bessie CARRUTHERS of Lakefield, Irene CARRUTHERS of Melbourne and Mary LAIDLAW of London. Also loved by her grandchildren Amy and her husband Scott PERO, Erin and her husband Jim SCHRIEL and Joshua LAIDLAW and her great-grandchildren Ella and Tess PERO. Friends will be received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, September 16th at 1: 30 p.m. Interment in Pond Mills Cemetery, London. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the London Health Sciences Foundation, Children's Hospital Auxiliary, 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario N6C 2R6 or the Canadian Mental Health Association, 648 Huron Street, London, Ontario N5Y 4J8. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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LAIDLAW o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-27 published
SLOAT, Merien Verna (SCOTT)
Peacefully at Stittsville Villa her "Ottawa home" on Sunday, December 24, 2006, Merien Verna (SCOTT) SLOAT, R.N., in her 90 year, a long time Sarnia Resident. Loved wife of the late Earl Alexander SLOAT (1987.) Beloved mother of Rebecca and her husband Raymond GRANDIS of Ottawa. Devoted grandmother of the "Apple of her Eye" Katie. Predeceased by her sister Mabel LAIDLAW and her parents George and Edith SCOTT. Merien retired after many years of service from Port Huron General Hospital. The funeral service will be held on Friday, December 29, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. A private family interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Family and Friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon from 3: 30 to 5:00 p.m. and evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Charitable donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and the Canadian Diabetes Association. Memories and condolences may be sent on line to www.smithfuneralhome.ca

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LAIDLAW o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2006-07-12 published
ROBINSON, Arnold▼ William▼
Passed away on Saturday July 8th, 2006 in his 83rd year. Loving husband of Jean ROBINSON of Woodland Beach. Dear father to Bill and his wife Marcella and Paul and his wife Brenda both of Port Perry, and Linda LAIDLAW of Woodland Beach. Grandpa to 9 grandchildren. Visitation we held on Sunday afternoon and evening at the Watts Funeral Home and Rev. John HAMILTON in the Chapel on Monday at 1 p.m. Cremation. Donations may be made to the Wasaga Christian Church, Gideon Bible or the charity of your choice.
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LAIDLAW o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2006-07-19 published
ROBINSON, Arnold▲ William▲
Passed away on Saturday July 8th, 2006 in his 83rd year. Loving husband of Jean ROBINSON of Woodland Beach. Dear father to Bill and his wife Marcella and Paul and his wife Brenda both of Port Perry, and Linda LAIDLAW of Woodland Beach. Grandpa to 9 grandchildren. Visitation we held on Sunday afternoon and evening at the Watts Funeral Home and Rev. John HAMILTON in the Chapel on Monday at 1 p.m. Cremation. Donations may be made to the Wasaga Christian Church, Gideon Bible or the charity of your choice.
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LAIDLAW o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-07-22 published
CORLETT, Murray E., Q.C.
Peacefully at The Westmount Retirement Home, Kitchener, on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, in his 92nd year. son of the late William and Eileen CORLETT of Toronto. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (née LAIDLAW.) Dear father of Sue WILSON of Waterloo and Wendy WILHELM (Frank) of Orillia. Loving grandfather of Andrew, Meg, Matthew, Anna, and Katie. Special cousin of Margaret CHAMBERS, Toronto. Murray was a graduate of Osgoode Hall and a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada for 50 years. Starting in the 1940's, he became a senior partner in the Ottawa law firm of Maclaren Corlett. He also served as counsel for the Allied Beauty Association. His corporate law work often required him to travel, one time to Japan. Besides travelling, Murray was an avid history and train enthusiast and had a lifelong fondness for Algonquin Park. He is affectionately remembered by Friends, partners in law and business associates. A private family service will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, at a future date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated and can be arranged through the Erb and Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo Ontario, 519.745.8445 or www.erbgood.com.

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LAIDLAW o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-12-02 published
WILLIAMS, Peggy L.M.
Peacefully passed away after a long and fulfilling life on Thursday, November 30, 2006, at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at the age of 86. Predeceased by her husband John (Jack) N.E. WILLIAMS. Loving mother of John Campbell WILLIAMS and Pamela LAIDLAW (Brian.) Will be missed by her granddaughter Kelly A. JONES (Scott) and great-grand_son Andrew and grand_son John K. LAIDLAW (Cristina.) A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 2: 30 p.m. at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville 905-844-3221.

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LAIDLAW o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-26 published
CHRISTIE, Wm. Keith
Peacefully on Tuesday, April 25th, 2006 at Woodhall Park, Brampton. Keith, in his 83rd year, husband of the late Florence (née LAIDLAW.) Loving father of Carol PECKETT of Mississauga, Peter and his wife Marsha of Terra Cotta and Ken and his wife Maggie of Eramosa. Proud grandfather of Ashley, Christina, Stephanie, Candace, Scott, Hillary, Peter, Michael and Jason. Dear brother of Allan CHRISTIE of Parry Sound. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones and son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Rd., north of Maple Ave., Georgetown on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, April 28th at 1: 00 p.m. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Norval. In memory contributions to Union Presbyterian Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Tosend expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com

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LAIDLER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-18 published
LAIDLER, Anne Barclay (née MARSHALL)
On February 17, 2006, in her 97th year. Wife of the late Jack LAIDLER. Dear mother of Joyce (Ted,) Louise (John,) John, and Bob (Donna). Dear grandmother of Darrell, David, Mike, Jason, Bob, and Kimberly. Great-grandmother of D.J., Sydney, Nicole, and Abigail. Sadly missed by her niece Anne SANDO. Funeral Services will be held at McDougall and Brown, 2900 Kingston Rd. Visitation Sunday February 19th 2: 00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Funeral Service, Monday, February 20 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

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LAIDLEY o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2006-05-17 published
LAIDLEY--In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great
grandfather George who passed away May 18, 1998.
Till memory fades and life departs,
You live forever in our hearts.
Lovingly remembered by Cay, Bruce, Carmen, Brian, Jonathan, Tom, Gail,
Christopher, Crystal, Kevin, Steven, Ryan, Cindy, Steve, Ethan and Seth.

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LAIDLEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-06-25 published
No one will talk about daylight killing
By Betsy POWELL, Crime Reporter
A wall of silence was erected at once, leaving police stumped as to who is responsible for a midday shooting in a small townhouse complex that ended the life of a 22-year-old man.
On Friday, around 12: 45 p.m., someone fired several bullets into Michael LAIDLEY inside unit 48 at 301 Washburn Way in Malvern, northwest of Sheppard and Neilson Rds.
Police found LAIDLEY dying just inside the front door. He was rushed to hospital but could not be revived.
The young man, who played basketball with the community group HOODLINC, lived in the house with his mother Lenore BARKER and two brothers. No one else was at home at the time of the slaying.
"He was shot inside the house and they (suspects) were brazen enough to not mask themselves, shoot him at one o'clock in the afternoon, then run down the driveway amongst all those people," Homicide Det. Sgt. Steve RYAN said.
An autopsy was being performed yesterday.
Despite the fact it was daytime, despite the fact there were lots of people around, including those who heard the gunshots, and despite the fact police have, in some recent cases, made progress persuading witnesses: to come forward, RYAN said this is one of those discouraging examples of people clamming up.
"I find it hard to believe that all those people are out front and not one person claims to have seen anything," said RYAN.
So far, not a single potential witness has volunteered any information.
"Two guys were seen running down the driveway -- one ran behind unit 48 and the other hopped on a bicycle and fled," he said.
"That's third-hand. Not one person has come forward," he said.
Police have no evidence to suggest the homicide is linked to gang activity.
LAIDLEY was only known to police for some minor drug possession offences. Yesterday, two police cars remained parked at the residence part of a cluster of well-maintained, attached homes -- while investigators continued to search the house for evidence.
Malvern earned a notorious reputation after a wave of gang-related violence rocked the area until 2004 when Toronto police rounded up members of two warring gangs, the Malvern Crew and Galloway Boys. After that, the number of shootings dropped drastically although there have been occasional flare-ups.

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LAIDMAN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-01 published
MOULD, Marjorie Ellen (STANEK)
Peacefully at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care on Friday, March 31st, 2006, Marjorie Ellen Mould (STANEK) of London in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert MOULD. Much loved mother of Paulette (Lyle) LAIDMAN, Rick (Pam) MOULD, and Roberta (Bob) ADAIR. Loving grandmother of Bob (Kari,) Mark, Kirsten, Brent, and Wesley, and great-grandmother of Katarina. Dear sister of June (George) BURR, Marie (Jack) DENTREY, Robert (Diane) STANEK, and the late Jean KUNKEL. Also survived by her sisters-in-law Jessie MIHLIK and Doris MOULD and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the funeral service will be conducted on Monday, April 3rd, 2006 at 3: 00 p.m. Interment, Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

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LAIDMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-05-08 published
STOKES, Ruth Caroline (née NEATE)
Passed away peacefully on Saturday May 6, 2006 at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie in her 77th year. Ruth, beloved wife of William STOKES of Horsehoe Valley. Dear mother of Barbara and her husband Joseph TREVES and Carolyn STOKES. Loving sister of Bunni and her husband Larry LAIDMAN and John and his wife Nancy NEATE. Cherished grandmother of Matthew TREVES. Will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Patti and parents John "Jack" and Gladys NEATE. A Celebration of Ruth's Life will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 2: 00 p.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior and a reception to follow at the Craigleith Ski Club, 164 Craigleith Road, Collingwood. At Ruth's request, cremation has taken place with interment at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie or Collingwood General and Marine Hospital in Mrs. STOKES' memory. For directions to Craigleith Ski Club or to leave comments for the family please visit www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com

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LAIDMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-07-07 published
PAULIN, Kenneth Burnside (July 17, 1915-July 5, 2006)
With sadness and love the Paulin family announces the passing of Ken PAULIN at the Village of Tansley Woods Nursing Home, Burlington in his 91st year. Married to his loving and devoted wife Jeanne Eleanor (née LAIDMAN) for nearly 60 years. The loving and devoted father to James F. PAULIN and Elizabeth 'Beth' A. PAULIN; Caring grandfather to his much loved grandchildren James K. PAULIN and Dawn E. (née PAULIN) BAKER and husband Jason, and great-grandchildren Severen PAULIN and Tessalynn BAKER. Remembered by daughter-in-law Marlene PAULIN and her children Heather KERR and Amanda (nee KERR) WEARE, her husband Kurt and their son Ethan. Loving brother-in-law and uncle to the 'Brown Family', Mary Jane (née LAIDMAN) and her late husband Alan, nieces Carolyn (Gary), Nancy (Gary) and the late Suzie, his nephew Craig (Sue) and their 2 children Stephanie and Katie. son of the late F.W. PAULIN and Winonah née SAINT_JOHN) PAULIN. Brother of the late Doctor Cameron PAULIN and the late Margaret TEDFORD. Caring uncle to Donald TEDFORD and wife Beth, the late Gael TEDFORD and great uncle to Cameron and Martin TEDFORD. Born in Hamilton educated at Central High School and McMaster University. His career commenced with Great Lakes Concrete Pipe Ltd. - Director of Sales, 1938-45; American Tobacco Co. 1942, numerous projects at Defasco, Stelco, McMaster University, Saint_Joseph's Hospital, Royal Botanical Gardens, Canada Trust and more. Ken served in the 2nd World War with U.S.A.F., 1942-45 as Staff Sergeant; after war service McQuay Norris Manufacturing Co. Ltd., 1946-50. From 1950, as elected Director, appointed as General Manager, Director 1956 and then as President from 1957 until 1990 at the Company his father, F.W. PAULIN, founded in 1914, Canadian Engineering and Contracting Co. Ltd. The Company's motto became 'we work with pride,' which epitomized his dedication and integrity in the profession. Memberships: Scottish Rite (30 years), Advisory Board, Canada Perm. Trust, Chamber of Commerce, Hamilton Art Gallery. Past President of Ontario Federation Construction Association, Hamilton Construction Association, Ontario General Contractors Association, Kiwanis Club Inc. Hamilton, Metropolitan Board Hamilton Young Men's Christian Association (1972-74 and 1989), Hamilton Golf and Country Club, where he was an avid golfer for many years, Hamilton Club, Hamilton Thistle Club, Hamilton Tiger-Cat Quarterback Club, Chairman of the Board - Central Presbyterian Church (1968-69). Recipient of Ontario General Contractors Association / H.D. Clohecy Award for his time and energy devoted to the betterment of the Construction Industry. 1997 inducted Construction Hall of Fame. Visitation at Bay Gardens Funeral Home, 1010 Botanical Drive, (next to the Royal Botanical Gardens) Burlington (905-5270405) on Monday, July 10, 2006, from 12 noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Private interment, Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton. Reception to follow in the 'Solarium Room' at Bay Gardens Funeral Home. If desired, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Sincere thanks and appreciation to the caregivers and medical staff of Tansley Woods who so lovingly cared for Ken. Please sign the Book of Condolence at baygardens.ca or you may e-mail the family at baygardens@cogeco.net

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LAINE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-10-05 published
Barrie woman charged with murdering her children
Family embroiled in bitter custody battle
By Gregory BONNELL and Allison JONES / The Canadian Press
A troubled mother embroiled in a court battle over custody of her two young daughters was facing murder charges Wednesday after police discovered the girls dead in a west-end apartment.
An early-morning phone call summoned police to the apartment, where they made an emotional and grisly discovery: the bodies of a one-year-old girl and her three-year-old sister.
Also in the apartment was the mother of the victims, 31-year-old Frances Elaine CAMPIONE, who was taken to hospital for a brief examination before she was charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
Residents of the building expressed shock and disbelief as they described seeing the girls playing outside; those who know their mother said the family was in the midst of a bitter custody dispute. "Nobody would help her, it seemed like," said one of the building's tenants, speaking on condition of anonymity. "She was reaching out for help and she was struggling.
She was having a hard time."
CAMPIONE, whom the neighbour said lived in shelter before recently moving into the apartment complex, was scheduled to appear in family court today on what a judge would only describe as "family matters." She's now scheduled to appear in criminal court instead.
Sharon LYNN, whose daughter lives in the building and is a good friend of CAMPIONE, said it's impossible for strangers to understand what she's been going through.
"(She) was tormented and nobody saw the signs," said LYNN. "( Imagine) you are so desperate that you actually kill your children, to take away the pain to send them to be with the Lord."
"The little girls are precious, their eyes would light up," she continued. "My little grand_son (said he) was going to marry her (oldest daughter)."
CAMPIONE called 911 at about 6: 15 a.m. Wednesday "to notify us that there were two children dead in the apartment," Barrie police Insp. Jim FARRELL said.
The sight of the bodies being removed from the building on adult-size stretchers proved emotional for one officer on the scene. "To see two young bodies being brought out definitely choked me up," said Sgt. Dave GOODBRAND.
"I can only imagine what officers and staff had to face when they saw those children… three and one, they're very innocent and it's very difficult."
Police did not release the names of the girls or how they were killed. Post-mortem examinations were expected to take place Thursday in Toronto.
Neighbours walking their dogs in the small park beside the building said they would see the girls there every day.
"Last Sunday, one little girl was out in the yard looking for a prince," said Reid, who declined to give his last name.
When asked about the mother, Reid replied: "She kept to herself."
Another neighbour, John LAINE, said he didn't know the family well but he recalled seeing the two girls playing in a park outside the apartment building.
"They were happy, go-lucky kids," he said.
The Toronto Star reported on its website that the father lives with his parents in Woodbridge, Ontario - a suburb northwest of Toronto where he lived with CAMPIONE and the two girls before their marriage fell apart.
Neighbours identified the father as Leo CAMPIONE, a hard-working, soft-spoken construction worker who loved nothing more than time with his children, the Star reported.
"He wanted to work things out for the kids, and he loved his wife, too," said neighbour Elisa RIZZO, a grandmother who watched Leo CAMPIONE grow up on the street, fall in love, then suffer through marital breakdown.
"He's a very good guy," "she told the Star. "Always kept his nose clean. Very respectful."

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LAINE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-06-06 published
WALNECK, The Honourable Raymond Joseph
Passed away in Thunder Bay on May 30, 2006 after a brief illness. Remembered with love and dearly missed by his wife of 47 years Maureen (BLACK,) his two daughters Susan and Sandra, their husbands Mark HARTVIKSEN and David KERR, and grandchildren Owen, Cameron, Kaitlin, Megan and Vanessa. Also remembered lovingly by his sister Joyce and her husband Raymond LAINE, Ann▼ (BLACK) and John MORAN, Barbara (BLACK) and Tom DELANEY, Bob and Marilyn BLACK, his nieces and nephews, and so many dear Friends. He was predeceased by his parents Caroline (NAVROT) and Joseph WALNECK. After receiving his Honours Bachelor of Business from the University of Western Ontario in June 1954 he went on to study law at Osgoode Hall, University of Toronto and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1958. He returned to Thunder Bay and married Maureen on March 30, 1959. Ray practiced law until April 28, 1981 when he was sworn in as a Judge of the Provincial Court of Ontario. He also served as Regional Senior Judge for the Northwest region of Ontario from 1990 to 1998. He presided in court as a Judge until his retirement on September 7, 2005. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 3, 2006 in Corpus Christi R.C. Church for Funeral Mass at 10: 00 a.m., celebrated by Msgr. P.M. Stilla V.G. Interment followed in St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Cemetery. Visitation was held on Friday in the Sargent Family Reception Centre 21N. Court Street. As expressions of sympathy memorials to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Lung Association would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com.

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LAINE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-09-23 published
LAINE, Patricia Ann▲ (née UTTING)

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LAING o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2006-10-18 published
HOLMES, Donald Sylvester " Homer"
Passed away suddenly at the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital on Monday, October 2, 2006. Formerly of Hatherton, in his 71st Year. Beloved husband of Donna (YULE.) Loving father of Susen HOLMES (Craig HARRISON) of Georgetown, Roger (Anna) of Guelph, Debi (John) ARNOLD of Maxwell, Leslie CARLETON of Maxwell. Stepfather to Sherry JAMESON (Jim DEHANN) of Collingwood, Valerie LAING of Collingwood and Will (Sheila) LAING of Wasaga Beach'. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Katherine, James HOLMES, Wesley, Nikita ARNOLD, Sommer JAMESON, Christopher LAING, Jacob, Issac FIELD and great-granddaughter Alexus YOUNG. Sadly missed by sister Janet (David) WOODHOUSE of Markdale. Also by many nieces, nephews, extended family and Friends. Predeceased by parents Sylvester HOLMES and Amy GRUMMETT and brother Jack. Funeral Service were held Friday, October 6, 2006 at Chatterson Funeral Home, Collingwood. Interment at Maxwell Cemetery. Donations to Heart and Stroke and Diabetes.
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LAING o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-01 published
PRUS, Maria
At Oxford Regional Nursing Home, Ingersoll, on Tuesday, February 28, 2006, Maria PRUS, in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Henry PRUS (1992.) Dear mother of Marie-Luise LISTER (John) of Scarborough and Nina LAING (Peter) of Ingersoll. Loving grandmother of Nina-Marie, Jonathan, Matthew, Michael, Andrew and Katherine. Great-grandmother of Noah, Lukas, Rhys, Edan, Ruby and Finn. Sister of Hedwig and Walburga of Germany. Predeceased by several brothers and sisters. Visitors will be received on Thursday from 2: 00-4:00 p.m. at the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William Street. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph's Church, 89 Charles Street, on Friday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Prayers Thursday at 3: 00 p.m.

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LAING o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-27 published
McINTYRE, Ernest " MAC" Clellian
"A true gentleman to the end," Ernest 'Mac' Clellian McINTYRE, in his 94th year, passed away at Trafalgar Terrace, on Thursday, June 22, 2006. Beloved husband of the late Mildred (née CHAPMAN) (1988). Predeceased by his sisters Marjorie and Leda belle, and brothers Fred, Earl and Lloyd. Also predeceased by his nephew and best friend Donald LAING (2004.) Mac is survived by many nieces and nephews and will be missed by all the staff and residents of Trafalgar Terrace. Mac was a retired longtime employee of Labatt Brewery. A thank you to Mrs. Barbara SMITH (niece) for all the caring and kindness over the years. Thank you to Trafalgar Terrace Retirement Home for all the care you have given to Mac and to the Victorian Order of Nurses for their help and care. Cremation has taken place. A graveside interment of ashes service will be held at Woodland Cemetery, 493 Springbank Drive (please meet at the office, inside the gates, to the right), on Saturday, July 15, 2006, at 11: 00 a.m. with The Rev. Victor KRUEGER- KISCHAK, of E.L.A.M. (East London Anglican Ministries), officiating. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. (Evans Funeral Home, (519) 451-9350, entrusted with arrangements.) Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Mac.

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LAING o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-06 published
LAING, Malcolm▼ Murray▼ " Mack▼"
On September 30, 2006 at the age of 74 after complications of heart disease. Survived by his wife Anne-Liis (KESKULA,) daughter Liisa (residing in Thailand), son Peter (residing in Vancouver), daughter-in-law Sharon and grandchildren Rachel and Sarah. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Annie (MURRAY.) Retired▼ professor of Journalism at The University of Western Ontario. Member of The London City Press Club and dedicated to its survival. Cremation has taken place. Wake to be held October 7, 2006 from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. at the London City Press Club, 379 Dundas Street, London. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, 519-433-5184. Memorial donations may be made to The London City Press Club, 379 Dundas Street, London, Ontario N6B 1V5. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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LAING o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-04-03 published
LAING, Esther F. " Betty" (née HALE)
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, in Santa Barbara, on March 31, 2006. Beloved wife of the late John A. LAING. Lovingly remembered by sons and daughters-in-law Warren and Mary Lee, Jim and Pam; and by grandchildren Tamsin, Charles (Catherine), Beverley (James) and Carolyn (Jamie). The family will be celebrating her life together privately. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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LAING o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-06-09 published
STOBBART, Sgt. Gregory George #7324, Ontario Provincial Police
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden, tragic loss of a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. Greg died suddenly as the result of a cycling accident on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. Greg was born on July 16, 1961 in Belleville, Ontario. Greg was proud to be an officer of the Ontario Provincial Police and, served in detachments in Belle River, Powassan, Essex, Rockland, Whitby, Killaloe, and most recently Caledon. He began his police career with the Toronto Police Service in 1981, and was an 18 year veteran of the Ontario Provincial Police. He loved being a policeman and was very proud to serve. He also loved fitness, especially cycling, swimming and running, and died doing something he loved. Loved and loving husband of Eleanor McMAHON, the love of his life; dear father of daughter Christy of Peterborough, Ontario. Beloved son of parents George and Jean STOBBART of Peterborough. Cherished brother of Cathy and her husband Randy JACKSON of Whitby. Predeceased by sister Jan. Eleanor's family, mother Marie, sisters Sue SHELDON (Hugh), Maureen McMAHON, Mary Margaret LAING (David), brothers John McMAHON (Lise,) and Ed McMAHON (Pat) will always cherish their memories of Greg's loving and generous spirit. Several nieces and nephews who were very special to Greg will miss their great fun-loving uncle and role model. Greg also leaves many colleagues and Friends with great stories and great times to remember him. He will be missed by his dog, Lola for whom he had great affection. He was truly one of a kind. Greg's Ontario Provincial Police colleagues and Friends were a very important part of his life. We invite them to join with his family in celebrating Greg's life at Smith's Funeral Home 1167 Guelph Line, (one stoplight north of Queen Elizabeth Way) Burlington), Ontario (905 632 3333) on Saturday, June 10th and Sunday June 11th from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers will be offered on Sunday at 3: 00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle Church 2265 Headon Road, Burlington on Monday, June 12th, 2006 at 10: 30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Interment will take place at a later date. If desired, expressions of sympathy to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, National Mail Processing Center P.O. Box 6003 Albert Lea, Minnesota 560076603 or livestrong.org would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com

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LAING o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-09-12 published
MORANIS, Terry J.
It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Terry on September 10, 2006. Terry was a woman of valour whose energy, love and special sense of humour were contagious to all she came in contact with. She will never be forgotten and she will be forever in the hearts of her husband and best friend Hartley HERSHENHORN, her parents Sadie and Jules MORANIS, brother and sister-in-law Stephen Michael MORANIS and Doctor Monica CAVERSON- MORANIS, mother-in-law Zelda HERSHENHORN (the late Kelly HERSHENHORN,) sister and brother-in-law Barbara HERSHENHORN and Chad COLLINS, brother and sister-in-law Steven HERSHENHORN and Dale AVRITH, nieces Rebecca MORANIS, Jaclyn HERSHENHORN and Felicia HERSHENHORN, aunt and uncle Betty and Harvey DALE, aunt Anne MORANIS, cousins Susan DALE and Jim LAING, Lawrence DALE and Elise TEITLER, Brenda and Doctor Fred SAUNDERS, Elliot and Wendy EISEN, Jill HERTZMAN, Rick MORANIS, Steven and Sandy MORANIS and dear friend Mark GOULD. Terry's professional leadership as President of Prudential Sadie Moranis Realty will be missed by all of her colleagues and Friends there. "The Cake is in the sky". Service at Adath Israel Congregation (37 Southbourne Avenue) at 1: 30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2006. Interment at Adath Israel section of Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Shiva at 3 Colvestone Road; daily services at 7: 30 a.m. and 7:45 p.m., Friday at 7: 30 a.m. only, no services Saturday, Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 7: 45 p.m. and Monday at 7:30 a.m. only; Shiva visits from 1 p.m. to 9: 00 p.m. except Friday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., no visits on Saturday and ending on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Terry J. Moranis Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324.

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LAING o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-10-03 published
BINET, Elizabeth Blanche (née RICHMOND)
Peacefully, after a brief illness, on October 2, 2006, at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, at the age of 87. Betty BINET (nee RICHMOND,) wife of Herbert G. BINET, mother of Stephen (Lynda,) David (Ann) and Elizabeth. Grandmother to Brittany and Billy BINET, Andrew, Robert and Penfield BINET, and Elizabeth and Alexandra LAING. Predeceased by her beloved son Peter Richmond BINET. Friends and family may call at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville, (905-844-3221), on Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at the Ward Chapel on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 1 p.m. A reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Auxiliary or a charity of your choice would be an appreciated remembrance.

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LAING o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-10-06 published
LAING, Malcolm▲ Murray▲ " Mack▲"
On September 30, 2006 at the age of 74 after complications of heart disease. Survived by his wife Anne-Liis (KESKULA,) daughter Liisa (residing in Thailand), son Peter (residing in Vancouver), daughter-in-law Sharon and grandchildren Rachel and Sarah. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Annie (MURRAY.) Retired▲ professor of Journalism at The University of Western Ontario. Member of The London City Press Club and dedicated to its survival. Cremation has taken place. Wake to be held October 7, 2006 from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. at The London City Press Club, 379 Dundas Street, London. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. 1-877-246-7186. Memorial donations may be made to The London City Press Club, 379 Dundas Street, London, Ontario N6B 1V5. On-line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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LAING o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-10-19 published
KINGSTON, Betty
(Long-time employee of the Royal Ontario Museum)
Peacefully at Christie Gardens on October 18, 2006. Dear sister of Joan BUHR (LAING.) Sadly missed by her niece Barbara JUDD and her husband Ken, and by her nephew David LAING and his wife Carol. Lovingly remembered by her great-nieces Lisa, Laura, and Alexandra. A "traveller extraordinaire", Betty will be missed by her Friends throughout the world. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 20th at 3 p.m. at the Church of St. Simon the Apostle, 525 Bloor St. E. If desired a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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LAING o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-12-22 published
BURTON, Mary Margretta (formerly SMITH)
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2006 at Saint Michael's Hospital in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late John McClement SMITH and the late Thomas Alfred BURTON. Loving mother of David SMITH (Fran HURCOMB), Diane PRICE (Gary) and Paul SMITH and stepmother of Bev WHATMOUGH (Read) and the late Marion KEROACK. Devoted grandmother of Dana, Douglas and Kathleen. Step-grandmother of Cathie, Ken▼ (Carol▼) and the late Janice. Sister of Eileen LAING (Fred). Mary was a longtime and active member of Northlea United Church and University Women's Club. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 2-5 p.m. on Friday, December 22nd. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 23rd at 11 o'clock in Northlea United Church, 125 Brentcliffe Road, Toronto, Ontario M4G 3Y7. Reception to follow. Condolences on-line available at www.humphreymiles.com. If desired, donations in Mary's memory may be made to Northlea United Church.

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LAING o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-06 published
LAING, Gertrude Mary (1905-2005)
Gertrude Mary LAING of Calgary, Alberta, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2005 at the age of 100 years. She had a long and interesting career in public service. Gertrude taught French at the University of Manitoba and held various positions with the Winnipeg Young Men's Christian Association and the Central Volunteer Bureau. She became the only woman member on the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism (a seven year task). Gertrude simultaneously served as a member of the Canadian Radio and Television Commission, as delegate to the Unesco General Assembly, and as Western Regional Vice-President of the Canadian Welfare Council. Her lifelong interest in cultural matters was realized by the appointment as chairman of the Canada Council. She reaped a collection of honours and medals, including appointment as Officer to the Order of Canada. She is survived by two sons, Colin and Alan; Colin's wife Joan; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her beloved husband Stanley predeceased her in 1989. Memorial Services will be held at Christ Church Elbow Park (3602-8th Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta) on January 10, 2006 at 2: 00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.

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LAING o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-28 published
LAING, Kenneth▲ M.
Passed away on February 26, 2006 at the age of 76. Loving husband of the late Marta, loving father of John (Katherine). Grandfather of Ken Jr. and John Jr. Will be greatly missed by brothers Jack (Chick), Richard, Murray (deceased), and sisters Betty and Jean (deceased) as well as other family and Friends. Sadly missed by Local 30 Sheet Metal Workers International Association Brothers. Friends may visit at Jerrett Funeral Home - North York, 6191 Yonge Street (2 lights south of Steeles) on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday at 1 p.m. in our Chapel. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

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LAING o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-07 published
MacPHERSON, Kenneth " MAC"
Veteran World War 2, Royal Canadian Air Force
At Peel Memorial Hospital, Brampton on Thursday, March 2, 2006 in his 94th year; beloved husband of the late Marion CAMERON loved father of Anne WILLS and her husband Bob of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Jamie MacPHERSON and his wife Marcia of Orangeville; dear grandfather of Craig, Iain and Lauren; also sadly missed by his sister Kit LAING and his nieces and nephews. A private family service was held in the Dods and McNair Funeral Home and Chapel, 21 First Street, Orangeville (519-941-1392). Spring interment Alton Public Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. A tree has been planted in memory of Ken and Marion in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. A dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2006 at 2: 30 p.m.

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LAING o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-20 published
ROBERTSON, Margaret (née HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON)
With great sadness, the family regrets to announce the passing of Margaret on Saturday, March 18, 2006 in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Bruce and his wife Sharon and Glenn. Dear grandmother of Ashley and Nicole. Dear sister of Ella SIBBALD and Phyllis LAING of Scotland. Mrs. ROBERTSON is resting at the funeral home of Skinner and Middlebrook Ltd., 128 Lakeshore Rd. E. (1 block west of Hurontario St.), Mississauga (Parking off Ann St.) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at 10: 30 a.m. Interment Springcreek Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.

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LAING o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-27 published
RICHARDSON, Catherine (née BOWES)
Peacefully, on March 23rd, 2006, in her 86th year at Seven Oaks Home for the Aged. Beloved mother of Janice RICHARDSON. Sadly missed grandmother of Laura PYE- FINCH and her husband Mark, Scott EDWARDS and his wife Kim. Much cherished great-grandmother of Caitlin, Colton, Meghan, and Dylan. Daughter of the late John BOWES, Mary LAING, and Janet GODFREY. Catherine will also be greatly missed by her extended family in Scotland. Catherine was a long-term employee with Prudential Insurance Company. The family would like to thank the staff at Seven Oaks for their wonderful care and compassion over the past 5 years. Cremation. Interment will take place in Scotland at a later date. Donations to the Alzheimer Society or Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the McEachnie Funeral Home (28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, 905-428-8488).

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

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