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MARA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-09-20 published
George MARA, Hockey Player And Executive: (1921-2006)
Well-born amateur player who became the captain and key to Canada's gold-medal success at the 1948 Olympics later ran the Toronto Maple Leafs
By Tom HAWTHORN, Special to The Globe and Mail, Page S7
Victoria -- In 1947, the Cold War was chilling Europe. The Royal Canadian Air Force desperately sought recruits. They needed skaters, not pilots. The Olympic hockey tournament was just weeks away. Canadian officials had balked at sending a team, a decision that outraged senior Royal Canadian Air Force medical officer Sandy Watson. He persuaded the officials and his superiors to allow him to recruit a team from scratch.
The Royal Canadian Air Force Flyers, as they were dubbed, were whipped in their first exhibition game by a lightly regarded varsity team. The air force feared being humiliated on the world stage. The call went out for reinforcements, and George MARA was asked to sign up.
Mr. MARA, who had just turned 26, was a Toronto businessman and a navy veteran. He moonlighted as a forward for the Barker's Biscuits team in an amateur league in Toronto. A hard-skating player known for shifty stickhandling, he had a touch with the puck.
Mr. MARA answered his country's call. In doing so, he would add to hockey lore.
George Edward MARA was the namesake son of a well-known Toronto sportsman. The elder Mr. MARA had been a star inside wing with the Argonauts football team until a broken ankle ended his playing days. He then became a shareholder in the Ontario Jockey Club, and he belonged to the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. His brothers were Bay Street stockbrokers. At one time, the family's liquor import business boasted the largest wine cellar in the Dominion, occupying almost an entire city block in downtown Toronto.
George Jr. grew up in privilege with a Cadillac in the garage and his own private rink in the backyard of the family home. He first won notice as a hockey player at Upper Canada College, where he was coached by retired Leafs star Gentleman Joe PRIMEAU. Mr. MARA led the prep-school circuit in 1939-40, recording 16 goals and five assists in six games. He scored two goals, including the winner, in a 6-1 victory over Saint Michael's to give his private school an undefeated season and its first hockey championship in more than 20 years.
He graduated to the Toronto Marlboros, where his skills attracted the attention of National Hockey League teams. The Detroit Red Wings' Jack Adams, who had him on the club's negotiating list, thought the prospect could find a starting role with the club in 1942. Instead, Mr. MARA joined the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve.
He skated for a stellar navy team in the senior Ontario Hockey Association, served aboard a corvette and two minesweepers, and saw sea duty on the Newfoundland-Ireland run. He was promoted to lieutenant.
After the war, Mr. MARA attended the training camp of the Toronto Maple Leafs at Owen Sound, Ontario He turned down an offer to play for a minor-league team in the Leafs' system. He wound up, instead, on the roster of the Ontario Hockey Association's Toronto Staffords while tending to the family business, which had suffered with the death of his father on Christmas Day, 1942.
In January of 1946, the New York Rangers announced he had signed a contract. He was to play a game with the minor-league New York Rovers before joining the parent club. Mr. MARA suited up as a spare for a Rovers game against the Boston Olympics, but he never did join the Rangers, or play an National Hockey League game.
By the time the desperate Royal Canadian Air Force Flyers came looking for help, Mr. MARA was playing on the Barker's Biscuits team of the Toronto Hockey League. His recruitment happened after a chance meeting at Maple Leaf Gardens with prominent hockey official W.A. HEWITT, the father of hockey broadcaster Foster HEWITT. When Mr. MARA returned to his office, he found a message saying that Mr. HEWITT had called with an invitation to join the Olympic team. Mr. MARA balked, suggesting they try teammate Wally HALDER, a sales director for a chocolatier with whom he had also played in the navy during the war.
"I put the phone down and realized I was missing an exciting opportunity," he once told National Hockey League writer Mike Wyman. "So I called HEWITT back and said that I'd managed to make myself available."
When the Flyers goalie failed the physical, Mr. MARA suggested the Barker's goalie, Murray DOWEY, who would need a leave of absence from the Toronto Transit Commission.
The trio, with Mr. MARA as team captain, would be vital to a Canadian triumph.
The Olympic tournament, the first since the end of the Second World War, took place at a time when Europe was still suffering from the deprivations of war. The Canadian players were advised to pack their own bars of soap, as the item was still being rationed overseas.
The games were played on an outdoor rink in the winter playground of St. Moritz, Switzerland. The ice used for the skating surface, which was open to rain and snow, was poor. The rink had boards so low a skater could step over them as easily as climbing a sidewalk.
The Canadians struggled to adopt to rules forbidding hip checks, hitting near the boards, and playing the puck with a knee on the ice. As well, a player leaving the penalty box was expected to skate to his own blueline before returning to the play.
"They're not used to bodychecking there," Mr. MARA said on his return, "but how they hook and slash! We used to sizzle. Every game we played, we were determined not to get mad. Ten minutes after we'd start, we'd be boiling."
In one game, the incensed centre bowled over two opponents before poking another in the nose with his fist. A female fan tossed sand in his face and he was temporarily blinded. A teammate got hit by a snowball as he rushed the puck.
The Flyers cruised through most of the tournament, recording a 15-0 win over Poland before steamrolling over Italy 21-1. The team had six wins and a 0-0 tie with Czechoslovakia before meeting the Swiss in the gold-medal game before a partisan crowd. Canada won 3-0, as Mr. DOWEY recorded his fifth shutout in the tournament. The top scorers were Mr. HALDER (29 points) and Mr. MARA (17 goals and nine assists).
The trio rejoined the Barker's Biscuits team, but one can image that industrial-league hockey was less attractive after the excitement of the Olympics. Mr. MARA accepted the entreaties of Montreal Canadiens general manager Frank Selke. The centre was to play for the Montreal Royals before moving up to the parent Canadiens. He had collected eight points in seven games when an injury ended his season, as well as his playing career.
Stafford SMYTHE, the son of Conn SMYTHE, the owner of the Maple Leafs and Maple Leaf Gardens, invited Mr. MARA to join a committee to operate the hockey club and its namesake building in 1957. In 1961, Conn SMYTHE sold control of the team and eight years later, after a power struggle, Mr. MARA found himself elected president. He held the post for a year before resigning.
During his tenure in Leafs management, Mr. MARA was known to skate with the team at practice. He was also involved in one of the more famous incidents in club history. During the 1964 Stanley Cup finals, defenceman Bobby Baun suffered a broken leg. In the dressing room, Mr. MARA and coach Punch IMLACH got into an argument about whether he could return to play. Mr. MARA counselled caution for an athlete whose livelihood depended on his good health, while the coach profanely made the opposite case. As it turned out, Mr. Baun skated on the broken leg, scoring the winning goal in overtime of Game 6. The Leafs completed their comeback with a victory over Detroit two nights later to claim their third consecutive Stanley Cup.
Mr. MARA was long associated with the family firms and other industrial concerns, including the William Mara Company, founded in 1871, importers of wines and spirits, including such brands as Teacher's, Beefeater, and Hennessy, and Jannock Ltd., a diversified Toronto manufacturing company with operations in the sugar, brick, tubular steel and electrical products businesses. He also served on the boards of many charities.
Perhaps his greatest contribution to the nation's sporting history came not on the ice but in the boardroom. Mr. MARA was one of the founders and inaugural chairman of the Olympic Trust of Canada, launched in 1970 as the fundraising arm of the former Canadian Olympic Association (now Canadian Olympic Committee).
Mr. MARA was named a member of the Order of Canada in 1976 for his tireless work in raising funds to support Canadian Olympians competing at the 1972 Munich and 1976 Montreal Olympics. He was inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 1989 as both an athlete and a builder, while Canada's Sports Hall of Fame enshrined him in 1993.
The Hockey Hall of Fame has in its collection Mr. MARA's captain's sweater from the Royal Canadian Air Force Flyers. So far, however, it has not seen fit to include him among the inductees.
George MARA was born on December 12, 1921, in Toronto. He died on August 30, 2006, while undergoing heart surgery. He was 84. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Margaret RODDICK, whom he married in 1947. He leaves a son and a daughter.

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MARACLE o@ca.on.brant.brantford.the_expositor 2006-03-09 published
HILL, Mary Lucinda (formerly JOHNSON)
Peacefully at the West Haldimand Hospital, Hagersville on March 7, 2006, Mary (Lickers) Hill age 89 years; wife of the late Stanley B. JOHNSON and Robert L Hill; loving mother of Wayne JOHNSON, Robin and Hub MARACLE and the late Elaine and Bobby MARR; dear grandmother of Elaine and Bill and the late Frank; great-great-grandmother of Frankie and Mya; sister of Bob and the late Russ LICKERS aunt of Bobby, Jamie and Robbie. Also fondly remembered by many relatives and Friends. Resting at the Hyde and Mott Chapel, Hagersville after 7 p.m. Thursday, where Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment Delaware Cemetery, Six Nations. Evening prayers 7 p.m. Friday.

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MARACLE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-20 published
MARACLE, Robert Allen
Suddenly at home on Saturday, January 14th, 2006, Mr. Robert Allen MARACLE, of London, in his 58th year. Dear father of Jason and his wife Dawnya of London, Jim and his wife Loretta of Whitby. Remembered by Pauline, mother of Jason and Jim, sister-in-law Mandy LEWIS, father-in-law John DENNETT (March 10, 2002.) Grandfather of Deven, Tanner, Justin, Emily and Kaidance of London, and Melissa, Michael, Ryan and Jessica of Whitby. Survived by sisters Lucy-Jean, Donna SMITH and brother-in-law Bill PETTIGREW, brothers Gerald, Thomas and Jimmy, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Will be sadly missed by many Friends and neighbours. Visitation will be held at the Lloyd R. Needham Funeral Chapel, (520 Dundas Street, London), on Saturday, January 21st from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. With service to follow immediately at 1 p.m. Donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

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MARACLE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-09-27 published
MARACLE, Dorothy
Of Sydney, formerly of Saint Thomas, Ontario, passed away Monday, September 18, 2006 at Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late Percy NOËL and Isabelle (PAUL.) She was predeceased by her husband, Hugh MARACLE in 1993 and by her son Paul in 2000. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Susan MARACLE, Toronto, sisters, Dolores (Steve) BUCKLAND, Oakville, Ontario, Ruth CHRISTMAS, Membertou, a brother Lawrence (Joan) PAUL, Membertou, sister-in-law, Elizabeth PAUL, Membertou, by in-laws, Doreen (Reg) HOULE, Tilbury, Ontario, Pauline (Ralph) DOXTATOR, Southwold, Ontario, Christine MARACLE, Saint Thomas, Ontario, Verda MARACLE, Sarnia and brother-in-law, T.J. MARACLE of Sarnia, Ontario; by numerous nieces and nephews, a Godson Clark, Goddaughter, Andrea MONKMAN. Dorothy was predeceased by brothers, Percy W., Ronald W., Vincent and Daniel, sisters, Isabelle FILLMORE, Cecilia MARSHALL, twin sisters in childhood, a brother John in infancy and by a brother-in-law, Bernard CHRISTMAS. The late Dorothy and Hugh MARACLE became respected house parents at Twin Wells, Arizona Residential School. Dorothy later sponsored Daniel SMILEY, who has become an accomplished pianist, accordionist, singer and evangelist in the Mid West. A service was held for Dorothy in Sydney, Nova Scotia. In London visitation on Wednesday evening from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. at Needham Funeral Home. Services at Needham's Thursday morning at 11: 00 a.m. Burial will be at Elmdale Memorial Park, Saint Thomas, Ontario

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MARAIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-09-11 published
MARAIS, Viola M. (née CARPENTER)
On a beautiful sunny day, surrounded by her family, Viola passed away in the Palliative Care Unit of the Toronto Rehab Institute on Friday, September 8, 2006. Loving mother of Maryka, Anne-Marie and son-in-law Jeff, and wife of the late François. Loving GaGa (Grandmama) to Mayva and Sarah. Dear daughter of the late Mary and Jack and loving sister to Anne, the late John and Mary. Friends will be received one hour prior to the Service of Remembrance on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway. As this is the celebration of Viola's life, we request that no black be worn to the celebration. Viola and family would like to thank the staff of the Saint_Joseph's Health Centre and the incredible staff at the Palliative Care Unit at the Toronto Rehab Institute. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Ovarian Cancer Association.

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MARAK o@ca.on.peterborough.north_monaghan.peterborough.the_peterborough_examiner 2006-03-30 published
MARAK, Harry▼
Passed away at the London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital, London▼ on Tuesday March 28, 2006. Harry MARAK of R.R.#1 Lakefield in his 91st year. Dear husband of the late Sophie MARAK (2005.) Dearly missed by his children Larry and his wife Mauri of London and Sonia URQUHART and her husband Carl of British Columbia. Remembered by his grandchildren Sean, Wendy and Melinda; step grandchildren Erin and Kyle, and great-grandchildren Aaron, Jonah and Faith. Predeceased by his parents, sisters Mary, Anne, Nellie, Tillie and Pauline and brothers Sam and Mike. A funeral service will be held from the Hendren Funeral Home, Lakefield on Friday March 31, 2006 at 2: 30 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment, Lakefield Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society as expressions of sympathy. Friends may send condolences or make donation at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com

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MARAK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-30 published
MARAK, Harry▲
Passed away at the London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital, London▲ on Tuesday, March 28, 2006. Harry MARAK of R.R.#1 Lakefield in his 91st year. Dear husband of the late Sophie MARAK (2005.) Dearly missed by his children Larry and his wife Mauri of London and Sonia URQUHART and her husband Carl of British Columbia. Remembered by his grandchildren Sean, Wendy and Melinda; step-grandchildren Erin and Kyle, and great-grandchildren Aaron, Jonah and Faith. Predeceased by his parents, sisters Mary, Anne, Nellie, Tillie and Pauline and brothers Sam and Mike. A funeral service will be held from the Hendren Funeral Home, Lakefield on Friday, March 31, 2006 at 2: 30 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Lakefield Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society as expressions of sympathy. Friends may send condolences or make donations at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com

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MARANZ o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-01 published
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Charlie
(Veteran World War 2)
Suddenly with his wife by his side on Monday, January 30th, 2006, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Josie. Loving father of Cathy MARANZ and her husband Randy of California. Charlie will be sadly missed by his many relatives and Friends, especially Robert McKINNEY. At Charlie's request cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Ward Funeral Home "Weston Chapel" (416-241-4618).

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MARASHI o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-20 published
MOODY, Allan Lyle "Al"
Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, Allan Lyle "Al" MOODY of Hensall in his 54th year. Beloved husband of Mary (BLACKWELL) MOODY. Dear father of Natasha of Goderich. Loved son of Margaret MOODY and the late W.O. Calvin MOODY and son-in-law of Irene BLACKWELL and the late Stewart BLACKWELL. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Carol BARNABY and Percy, Dianne MOODY, Christina PRATER, Sgt. Ira MOODY and Mary, Calvin MOODY and Marlene, Shawn MOODY, Cheryl TOWLE and Steve, Paul HOHNER, Tim WILCOX, Ida Ann MARASHI and Shahram and George BLACKWELL. Sadly missed by 16 nieces and nephews and 8 great-nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one sister Marilyn HOHNER. Visitation in the Hensall Visitation Chapel, 79 King Street, Hensall on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. where a Memorial service will be held on Friday, April 21, 2006 at 2 p.m. Pastor Phil KAZEK officiating. Cremation. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ausable Conservation Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. (J.M. McBeath Funeral Home, Zurich). Condolences may be forwarded to www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Al MOODY

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MARCACCIO o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-29 published
MARCACCIO, Joanne (FLEMING/FLEMMING) (November 27, 1962-December 29, 2001)
They're distant now, Just close your eyes and wish them here, For in your heart, forever traces Linger of those special places, Smiling faces, secret spaces. Close your eyes, Let's remember. Love Larry, Scott, Lindsay, and the Fleming, Greenberg and Marcaccio families.

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MARCASSA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-07-10 published
HARRISON, Merrill M. (January 16, 1935-July 7, 2006)
Suddenly at his home at Sharbot Lake on Friday, July 7th, 2006, Merrill Morrow HARRISON (Retired Air Traffic Controller), in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (WILSON) HARRISON. Cherished father of Maureen HARRISON and her husband Robert AMSTERDAM and Jennifer HARRISON and her husband David MARCASSA; indulgent grandfather of Talia, Liam, Devin, Chloe and Callie. Merrill was predeceased by his brothers Lorne, Stuart and Kenneth HARRISON and sister Edna WARREN. He will be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters-in-law Sheila and Mary HARRISON, Helen (Vaughan) HOOPER, Gerald WILSON, Mildred (Jack) HUFFMAN and Bert (Lenora) WILSON, numerous nieces and nephews, all his family and many Friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair and son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth, on Tuesday, July 11th, 2006 from 9: 30 to 10:30 a.m. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel at 11: 00 a.m., followed by a reception in the Blair and son Family Centre. In remembrance, contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, a local library or literacy program would be appreciated.

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MARCENKO o@ca.on.brant.brantford.the_expositor 2006-03-27 published
ADDISON, Duncan
At Brantford General Hospital, on Thursday March 23, 2006, a longtime resident of Paris, and formerly of Cambridge (P) in his 83rd year. Duncan was the founding director of the Addison Consort Singers, former director of the Cambridge Male Chorus and the head of Music at Paris D.S.S., he was the organist for First United Church, Galt and the Trillium Church, Cambridge, a member of the Brantford Golf and Country Club, past president of the Preston-Hespeler Kiwanis Club, and a member of the Bronte Habour Yacht Club. Beloved husband of Hilda (née O'REILLY;) loved father to Marsha SHAW (Bob) of Toronto, and Cathy FORBES (partner Harry MARCENKO) of Waterloo; cherished grandpa to Kristy OUELLETTE (partner Joey PUNZALAN) and Andrew FORBES. A Memorial Service will be held at Paris Presbyterian Church (164 Grand River St. N. Paris) on Saturday April 1, 2006 at 3: 00 p.m. with Reverend Stan COX Officiating. Contributions to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind or the National Music Camp of Canada would be appreciated and arranged by contacting Wm. Kipp Funeral Home 519 442 3061 or wkfh@rogers.com Wm. Kipp 442-3061.

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MARCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-04-17 published
CYOPECK, John▼ George▼
It is with great sadness the family announce the passing of John at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga, on Saturday April 15, 2006 at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Maureen FREEMAN. Loving▼ father of Johnny (Tracy ANDERSON,) Kim▼ CYOPECK- NADAS (Michael,) Paige FREEMAN- CYOPECK, and Alex DJORJEVIC. Dear brother of David (Susan,) Marie MARCH (Steve,▼) and Georgina STINTON (Late Mike) brother-in-law of Brian FREEMAN (Patti,▼) and Susan FOSTER (Peter COOK.) John▼ will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, family and Friends, especially those who helped deliver his dream. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Peel Chapel 2180 Hurontario Street Mississauga from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Thursday, and 5-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Church 921 Flagship Drive (at Tomken) on Saturday April 22, 2006 at 11 a.m. If desired, donations in John's memory may be made to the Gerry and Nancy Pencer Brain Tumour Center c/o Princess Margaret Hospital or Trillium Health Centre-Mississauga.

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MARCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-17 published
CYOPECK, John▲ George▲
It is with great sadness the family announce the passing of John at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga, on Saturday April 15, 2006 at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Maureen FREEMAN. Loving▲ father of Johnny (Tracy ANDERSON,) Kim▲ CYOPECK- NADAS (Michael,) Paige FREEMAN- CYOPECK, and Alex DJORJEVIC. Dear brother of David (Susan,) Marie MARCH (Steve,▲) and Georgina STINTON (late Mike) brother-in-law of Brian FREEMAN (Patti,▲) and Susan FOSTER (Peter COOK.) John▲ will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, family and Friends, especially those who helped deliver his dream. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street Mississauga (Hwy. 10 N. Queen Elizabeth Way) from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Thursday, and 5-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Church 921 Flagship Drive (at Tomken) on Saturday April 22, 2006 at 11 a.m. If desired, donations in John's memory may be made to the Gerry and Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre c/o Princess Margaret Hospital or Trillium Health Centre-Mississauga.

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MARCHAND o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-16 published
MOORE, Clayton George
At Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Monday, May 15, 2006, Clayton George MOORE, age 85 of Chatham-Kent, beloved husband of Lena (MARCHAND.) Born in Chatham in 1920, son of the late Grace (MILLS) and George MOORE, he was a serviceman for Union Gas. He will be sadly missed by his children, Wayne and his wife Madge of Amherstburg and Judy WATERS of Thamesville; 4 step grandchildren and 8 step great-grandchildren and a sister Eleanor DENT of Wallaceburg. Predeceased by 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Taken from the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William Street South, Chatham to be cremated. Donations to the Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences welcome at www.peseski.com.

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MARCHAND o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-30 published
SUITOR, Lulu (née HAMILTON)
At the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Sunday, May 28th, 2006, Mrs. Lulu SUITOR of Chatham in her 84th year. Loving daughter of the late Spencer and Edna HAMILTON. Loving companion of Vincent MARCHAND. Loving mother of Joanne NEVIN of Blenheim, Linda STREET, Sandra ROOKE and her husband Brian, Brenda SAINT_JOHN and John BARYLEWICZ, and Greg SAINT_JOHN, all of Chatham. Loving step-mother of Ken and Lana HINDLEY of Union, Lynda SUITOR of Saint Thomas, Paul and Jeannie SUITOR of Grand Bend, and Angie and Raymond BILLARD of Chatham. Survived by her dear sisters Hazel GLENDENNING of Blenheim, Dorothy CHEPEKA of Chatham, Barbara PAVELSON of Alberta, and Doris LEESK of Texas, and brothers Pat HAMILTON of Thunder Bay, Tom HAMILTON and his wife Donna of St. Lukes Bay, John HAMILTON and his wife Sharron of Chatham, Beverly HAMILTON and his wife Kelly of Wallaceburg. Also survived by her sister-in-law Anne HAMILTON of Nova Scotia. She will be fondly remembered by her seventeen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. SUITOR is predeceased by her late husband Percy SUITOR (1990,) her sister Mary McAULEY, and brothers Richard and James HAMILTON. Lulu was a bridal consultant at Artistic Ladies Wear, a member of the Women of the Moose, and an Avon representative for over 40 years -- Presidents Club. Family and Friends are invited to the Alexander Funeral Home, 245 Wellington West, Chatham (519) 352-2710 on Wednesday, May 31st from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral for Mrs. SUITOR will be conducted from the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, June 1st, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Michael BROOKS of St. Andrew's United Church officiating. Friends planning an expression of remembrance are asked to consider Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society. Family and Friends may send on-line condolences at www.alexanderfuneralhome.ca

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MARCHAND o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-26 published
JUBENVILLE, Victoria A. "Vicki" (née GOUDREAU)
A resident of Chatham, Victoria A. (Vicki) JUBENVILLE passed away at the London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster Campus on Friday, June 23, 2006 at the age of 57. Born in Chatham, dear daughter of Donnajean (EDWARDS) GOUDREAU of Chatham and the late Lenard GOUDREAU. Beloved wife of Harold JUBENVILLE for 25 years. Loved mother of Lisa HOLMES and her companion Todd URQUHART of Chatham, Dana HOLMES of Chatham, Dawna and Paul TANGUAY of Wallaceburg, Shawn and Pat DOZOIS of Chatham, and Sue Ann JUBENVILLE of Erie Beach. Grandmother of Hunter, Spencer, Evan, Landon, Abigail, Ryan and Laura. Great-grandmother of Alexis. Sister of Paul and Lee GOUDREAU of Windsor, Mark and Dorothy GOUDREAU of Chatham, Janice and Bob HOGLE of Chatham, Michelle and Dwight CLARK of Chatham, and Greg GOUDREAU of Chatham. Sister-in-law of Betty Lynn BREAULT of Oakville, Doris and Donald MARCHAND of Tillbury, and Nancy and Robert COUTURE of Chatham. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Family will receive Friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Monday from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 1: 30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Donations by cheque to the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Chatham-Kent or the Lung Association would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneral home.com

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MARCHAND o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-12 published
DENEIRE, Maria " Mary" (née MARCHAND)
Of Valleyview Home, Saint Thomas, on Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at her late residence, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Willy DENEIRE and dearly loved mother of Michael and his wife Shirley DENEIRE of Atlantis, Florida, Bill and his wife Allyson DENEIRE of Saint Thomas, Cynthia DENEIRE and her partner Mike STAGG of Grand Valley and Nancy DENEIRE of Saint Thomas. Predeceased by a daughter Liliane WITLOX and 2 sons Dick and infant Wilfred DENEIRE. Dear mother-in-law of Ed WITLOX of Port Bruce and Lynn DENEIRE of Saint Thomas. Predeceased by her parents Adolf and Zulma MARCHAND and by a brother Maurice MARCHAND. Sadly missed by 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Mary was born in Belgium on April 20, 1910. She owned and operated Mary's Beauty Salon in Saint Thomas with her husband. Mary was a member of Saint Anne's Church, the C.W.L. and the Association for Community Living. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas until Monday morning and then to Saint Anne's Church where Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11: 00 a.m. Interment to follow in Holy Angels' Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home on Sunday at 4: 00 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Valleyview Memorial Fund or the Association for Community Living.

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MARCHAND o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-29 published
MARCHAND, Elizabeth Lynn (April 1, 1980-December 29, 1989)
In loving memory of a much loved daughter, sister, granddaughter and niece. Always in our thoughts. Until we are together again. Forever remembered, Mommy.

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MARCHAND o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-12-27 published
GIFFIN, Lt. Col. Ralph Eugene, C.D., M.B.A.
(Royal Canadian Regiment)
With dignity at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus on December 24, 2006, at age 49. Cherished husband for 25 years of Andrea (née CROWELL) and beloved father of Megan, Tricia, and Sarah. Predeceased by his mother Norinne GIFFIN, Ralph is survived by his father Ralph Sr. (Linda SHAY/SHEA) and his sister Karen (Bob PAUL). Son-in-law of Douglas and Grace CROWELL. He will be fondly remembered by numerous relatives and colleagues. During his brief battle with cancer, Ralph continued to live honourably and with courage. Many will remember him for his dry wit and artful mastery of the English language, which he incorporated into every facet of his personal and professional life. The values that he embraced and emulated will live on through his children and in the memory of all who knew him. A visitation will take place at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2370 Saint_Joseph Blvd, from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, December 28th. There will be a memorial service in the chapel at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 29th. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation or a charity of one's choice would be appreciated. A special thanks to Doctor LAURIE, Sylvie MARCHAND- ALARY, Suzanne GIRARD, and the many other wonderful nurses, doctors, and healthcare professionals who helped so much during this difficult time.

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MARCHAND o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-21 published
MARCHAND, Paul Emile (1942-2006)
Suddenly, on Tuesday, January 17, 2006. Husband of Carole WILSON. Father of Lucille, Antoine and Pierre. Grandfather of Nikeshia, Robert, Michael and Sarina. Paul will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and Friends. Friends may call at the Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home and Chapel, 467 Sherbourne Street (south of Wellesley), on Sunday, January 22, 2006 from 4 until 8 p.m. Parking adjacent to the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Eglise Sacre Coeur, 381 Sherbourne Street (Sherbourne at Carlton), on Monday, January 23, 2006 at 10: 30 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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MARCHAND o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-02 published
MARCHAND, Mary Dorothy
With sadness the family announces the passing of Mary (May) MARCHAND of Scarborough. May passed away suddenly on February 28, 2006 at her residence. She will finally come home to her mother, father and dear sister whom she has missed for all these years. She will be sadly missed by all her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her many Friends. Visitation will be from 12 until 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 4 at Paul O'Connor Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E. with service following at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated.

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MARCHANT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-23 published
DELEARY, Shirley L.
Peacefully on November 20, 2006 at the Parkwood Hospital at the age of 70. Predeceased by her husband Earl (Mick) ACKLES. Beloved friend of Alex KUBITZA. Loving mother of Debra ADAM/ADAMS (Phil,) Bonnie MARTIN, Eldon ACKLES (Della), Wendy KROLL (Mike), Tammy MARCHANT, Timothy KIRK (Kim), Wayne POWELL and Dennis DELEARY. Proud grandmother of 21 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Survived by sister Pat PARDY, and half sisters Linda, Rose and Lois. The family will receive Friends at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service to be held in the chapel on Friday, November 24, 2006 at 4 p.m. Cremation. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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MARCHANT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-10-31 published
BOOKLESS, Major Archibald "Archie" John, M.C., C.A.
(8 June 1917-29 October 2006)
Passed away peacefully, in Ottawa on 29 October 2006 in his 90th year. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Catherine Teresa GLANCEY, four children - Christopher (Whitehorse, Yukon Territory,) Madeleine (Charlbury, Oxon, United Kingdom), Catherine (Ottawa, Ontario), Caroline (Ottawa, Ontario), and five grandchildren - Richard and James WHEARE, Alexandra and Eric BOOKLESS and Thea GAUDET. Dear uncle of John and Sheila MARCHANT of Norfolk, England and Archie MARCHANT of Edinburgh, Scotland. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Ave, at Richmond Road, Ottawa on Tuesday 31 October from 5 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Thanksgiving in celebration and honour of his life will be said at St Basil's Church, 940 Rex Ave, Ottawa, Ontario on Wednesday 1 November at 11.30 a.m. He was much loved and will be sadly missed by his family, many Friends and associates in Canada and in Europe. For those who wish donations to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation, Civic Campus would be appreciated. Donations / condolences / floral tributes to www.mcgarryfamily.ca

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MARCHANT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-17 published
LEACH/LEECH/LEITCH, Ronald Percival
Passed away on Thursday November 16, 2006 at the age of 86, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Pauline, for over 61 years. Loving father of Dianne (Don STEVENS,) Pat (John DALE,) Gwynne (Craig MARCHANT,) Doug (Kim) and Tim (Gail). Grandpa to Dan (Athena), Aleisha, Scott, Catherine, Shannon (Troy), Andrew, Michael (Ashley), Keith, Victoria, Alexandra, Brian, Nicole and Kristen, and great-grandpa to Nicole, Zoe and Ryan. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). A Funeral Service will be held on Monday November 20, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (140 Brooke Street, Thornhill, Ontario). Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Invitation to Live Ministries. Condolences www.rskane.ca. R.S. Kane 416-221-1159

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MARCHANT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-15 published
KADAR, Louis " Lajos"
Passed peacefully with his family by his side at the Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital, Thursday, February 9, 2006, in his 77th year. Louis was a giant of a man, living his life with humour and conviction. Forever giving of himself to others without any expectation of reward. Fought for the freedom of his homeland with his beloved wife, partner at his side. He will be sorely missed by his family and his life's partner of 54 years, Elizabeth (née KIRNER.) Loving father of Les (Jan LIGGETT), Steven (Ann Marie MARCHANT), Shirley (Wayne HORNER.) Cherished nagypapa of Becca, Ben, Ian, Eric, Ashlea and Steven. Dear and very close brother of John (Magdalene), Dr. Dezso (Gabriella), Paul deceased (Sylvia), Susan deceased (Alex PASTOR deceased.) Louis was an elder and scout leader at the Hungarian Presbyterian Church in Hamilton, retired member of the H.M.C.S. Star band, and a retired employee of TRW Can. He will also be missed by many Friends and loving relatives in Switzerland, Transylvania and Nagybanja, Hungary. Our family would like to thank the wonderful and compassionate teams of medical personnel for their amazing support and efforts at the Greater Niagara General Hospital, St. Catharines General Hospital and the Shaver Hospital. A Celebration of his incredible life will be held Saturday, February 18, 2006 at John Calvin Hungarian Presbyterian Church, 121 Birch Ave., Hamilton with visitation at 10 a.m. and Service at 12 p.m. with reception following. Cremation has taken place. Louis and his family would appreciate donations, in lieu of flowers, sent directly to the Church for flood victims in Hungary and Romania. Arrangements in the care of Passfield Mortuary Services, 905-682-0474.

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MARCHELLETTA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-06 published
ZELENKA, Kelly (née MARCHELLETTA)
Passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at the age of 32. Beloved wife of Tom and the proud and loving mother of their two year old son Matthew. Cherished daughter of Elio and Patricia MARCHELLETTA. Kelly will be forever missed by her younger brother Dan. Adored granddaughter of Nonna MARCHELLETTA. Kelly was the loving daughter-in-law of Joseph and Emilia ZELENKA and sister-in-law of Lia and her husband Ben. Aunt of Martin, Jamie and Victor. Kelly will never be forgotten by Zia Maddy, Uncle Ken, Aunt Linda, Tricia, Christina and Jenna. Her brave, caring and loving spirit will always be with her family and many Friends. She will be deeply missed. Family and Friends will be received at the Highland Funeral Home, Markham Chapel (northeast corner of Hwy. 404 and 16th Avenue), 905-887-8600, on Thursday from 5-9 p.m. and Friday from 6-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 8 at Saint Paul's Anglican Church in Uxbridge (59 Toronto St. South). Interment to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.

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MARCHELLO o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-11 published
KEPINSKI, Helen Marie (KARN)
Suddenly but peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus on Monday, October 9, 2006. Helen Marie (KARN) KEPINSKI of Thamesford in her 76th year. Beloved wife of Ted and dear mother of Linda KEPINSKI of London, Deborah MARCHELLO of Belmont and Edward (Cheryl) KEPINSKI and Lisa (Wayne) JACKSON of Thamesford. Also loved by 5 grandchildren Angela (Ken), Carrie, Ryan, Olivia and Ewan and one great-grand_son Mason. Also sadly missed by her sister Freda WHITTAKER of Thamesford. Predeceased by 2 brothers Jake and Barney and one sister Leona. Friends may call at the Harland B. Betzner Funeral Home, 177 Dundas Street, Thamesford on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment Zion 7th Line Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be given to the London Health Sciences Foundation.

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MARCHEN o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-11-27 published
DEVEY, Ronald Joseph
At Grey Bruce Health Services, Markdale, Friday November 24, 2006. Ronald Joseph DEVEY of Markdale in his 82nd year. Veteran of World War 2, Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve, HMCS Timmins and HMCS Mount Royal, served in D-Day invasion, retired inspector Ontario Provincial Police. Beloved husband of the late Jean (MARCHEN,) and loving companion of the late Queenie REED. Dear father of Catherine DEVEY of Markdale, Richard DEVEY (Diane) of Markham and William DEVEY (Carol) of Peterborough. Loving granddad of Michael DEVEY of Markham. The family will receive Friends at the May Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 28th, from 1 p.m.-2: 00 p.m., where a memorial service will be held at 2: 00 p.m. If desired, donations to the Centre Grey Health Services Foundation would be appreciated.

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MARCHESE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-18 published
DECARIA, Giuseppe
God called Giuseppe peacefully on January 16th, 2006 from the William Osler Health Centre at the age of 87. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Maria Rosa. Giuseppe will be reunited in Heaven with his loving daughter Teresa MARCHESE. He will be cherished by his dear children Pasquale (Shelley), Giovanni (Bonnie), and Lina (John STOPAY.) Proud grandfather of Debbie, Josie, Andrew, Sarah, Joseph, Matthew, Michael, John Paul, Ryan and Steven. Great-grandfather of Julia, Luca, Samantha, Giancarlo, and Carly. Giuseppe will always be remembered by his siblings Lydia (Vincenzo SCIDA), Antonio (Italia), Clara, Gilda and Ernesto. He will be held dear in the hearts of his relatives, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many Friends. Family will receive Friends at the Fratelli Vescio Funeral Homes Ltd. (8101 Weston Rd., south of Langstaff Rd., 905-850-3332) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10: 00 a.m. from St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church (Beverly Hills Dr. and Jane St.). Entombment to follow at the Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (on Hwy. 27, south of Hwy. 7). In lieu of flowers, the DeCaria family will accept donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Palliative Care Unit at the William Osler Health Care Centre.

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MARCHESE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-28 published
DE ANGELIS, Maddalena
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 26th, 2006, in Toronto, at the age of 70 years. Beloved wife of Berardino for 52 years. Loving mother of Angela (Sam MARCHESE) and Vince (Maria.) Nonna of Natalie, Anne, Melissa, Berardino JOSEPH and Cynthia. She will be missed by her brother Daniele (Lucia REALI.) Maddalena will be sadly missed by all of those that knew and loved her. Friends may visit at the Jerrett Funeral Home, 1141 St. Clair Ave. W. (1 block east of Dufferin) on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, January 30, 2006 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church (1041 Bloor St. W.). Entombment to follow at Glendale Memorial Gardens (1810 Albion Rd.). Tributes to the family may be made at www.mem.com

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MARCHESSAULT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-09 published
SCHNEZLER, Joseph " Joe"
Suddenly, at his home in Toronto, on January 5, 2006, in his 66th year. Joe will be sadly missed by his longtime soulmate Shirley SCHNEZLER, and by his loving sisters and brothers-in-law Diane and Jacques MARCHESSAULT of Montreal, Elsbeth and John TAIT/TAITE/TATE, and Kathryn BUCKLEY, all of Toronto, and by his four nephews, Charles and Jeremy DOKE and Philippe and Charles MARCHESSAULT. Private funeral arrangements.

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MARCHETTI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-15 published
SCOZZIERO, Maria Rosa
Peacefully at home on Wednesday April 12, 2006. Maria Rosa SCOZZIERO, dearly beloved wife of Sergio. Loving mother of Walter, Denise and her husband Christopher SPATAFORA and Vivian and her husband Rick IANNUCCI. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Natalie, Laura, Julia and Liana. Loving sister of Lina BRESSANUTTI of Toronto and Angelo and his wife Clelia DE PAULIS, Marisa and her husband Orazio MARCHETTI, Mirella and her husband Sergio DE TINA and Nino Mario and his wife Ines DE PAULIS all of Italy. Maria Rosa will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins, family and Friends. Family and Friends will be received at the Demarco Funeral Home "Keele Chapel" 3725 Keele St. 416-636-7027 (between Sheppard and Finch Aves.) on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 9: 30 a.m. in Saint_Jane Frances Roman Catholic Church (2747 Jane St.) Entombment to follow at Beechwood Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Missions (2700 Jane St.) would be appreciated by the family.

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