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SANGSTER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-13 published
PALMER, H. Douglas
Formerly of Oshawa, Ontario, born on February 18, 1926, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 in London, Ontario. Predeceased by his parents Grace Valentine PALMER and Harry G. PALMER and brother-in-law William McLEESE. Father of Bryan PALMER (Joan SANGSTER), Blake PALMER (Kathi JAMES) and Brock COOPER (Laurence HEATH.) Grandfather of Beth, Cliff and Reid. Survived by sister Lois M. McLEESE, good friend Doris GUNESCH, nephew Douglas McLEESE and nieces Dale DANAHER and Karen ENGEL. Doug was an avid curler and golfer and active in standardbred horse racing as an owner and judge. After serving in the Canadian Armed Forces (1944-1946) he was employed by the John B. Stetson Co. (1947-1969). He later operated businesses in Exeter and London. Friends will be received at the Memorial Funeral Home, 1559 Fanshawe Park Road (east of Highbury) for visitation on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 from 7-8: 30 p.m. A private interment will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

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SANGSTER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-07 published
SHROPSHALL, Frederick Charles Leonard
Peacefully and surrounded by family at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Wednesday July 5, 2006 Frederick Charles Leonard SHROPSHALL of Goderich and formerly of Clinton in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Ruth for 53 years. Dearly loved Dad of Don and Elaine and Rick and Gina of Clinton; Brian and Agnes of Howick Twp. and Jim and Ruth of Goderich. Cherished grandpa of Patti and Kyle GAUVIN, Nancy, Michelle and Derek KOOSTRA, Andrea and Jay EVERSHED, Krista, David, Leonard, Morgan and Melissa and great-grandpa of Justice, Jacob, Brooklyn and Sydney. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Jean KING of Wingham, Don and Dorothy MURRAY, Lillian IRWIN, Doug and Mary RAYNARD and Bruce and Norma RAYNARD, all of Lucknow and Chris RAYNARD of Goderich and Bob SANGSTER of Port Elgin. Also loved by a special aunt Jean MacKAY of Wingham. Predeceased by his parents Leonard and Beatrice SHROPSHALL, sister Sharon SANGSTER, sister-in-law Patricia RAYNARD and 2 brothers-in-law Harold KING and Russell IRWIN. Friends and family will be received at the Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd. "Bluewater Chapel", 201 Suncoast Drive East, Goderich on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Saturday July 8, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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SANGSTER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-04 published
TOOGOOD, Marion Edith (née HINCKS)
On October 3rd, 2006, Marion E. TOOGOOD passed away peacefully in her home, in her sleep, with her family close by. Marion died of Parkinson's related complications in her eighty-eighth year. She was born Marion Edith HINCKS. For over sixty years Marion was the beloved wife of Doctor John Howard TOOGOOD. Surviving sisters are Dorothy McGLASCHAN and Florence BUEHLER. Cherished mother of Dave TOOGOOD, Don TOOGOOD (Wife Josie), Linda TOOGOOD (husband Ron HARRIS), Peter TOOGOOD (wife Jean VAN DUSEN). Loving grandmother of Anglela, Dawna-Laurie, and Noël Adam HARRIS, and Zachary TOOGOOD. Marion TOOGOOD had strong athletic and creative drives all of her life. In her Toronto early adulthood she mastered millinery. Marion became a devoted member of the London Garden Club. She enjoyed learning and teaching flower arrangement courses, participating in the annual Garden Club Show, and the companionship of her dear Friends. Our family is particulary grateful for the skill and kindness of Marion's team of Victorian Order of Nurses nurses, and Doctor John SANGSTER and staff of the Byron Clinic. Visitation will be held on Thursday 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 Friday, October 6th, 2006 at 3: 00 p.m. Interment, Oakland Cemetery. Favoured charitable organizations for donations are: The Victorian Order of Nurses, or the Parkinson Society Canada.

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SANGSTER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-02 published
QUIGLEY, Mary▼ Lucia▼ (née WINTERMEYER)
Mary▼ Lucia▼ Wintermeyer▼ QUIGLEY died in her home in London, Ontario, surrounded by her seven children, on Friday December 1st, 2006. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Mal (Malachi Edward QUIGLEY) and her devoted parents, Caroline Kaiser WINTERMEYER and Alfred Carl WINTERMEYER and her much beloved brother and sister, John WINTERMEYER and Rita SHONIKER, each who nurtured in her the incredibly strong sense of commitment, love and compassion to others. Mary taught her children, John QUIGLEY, Ted▼ QUIGLEY, Caroline QUIGLEY, Meg▼ and Gerry HAWKINS, Therese QUIGLEY, Patrick QUIGLEY and Daniel QUIGLEY, that compassion for others is the greatest virtue and expression of a true love of God. She was a caring and loving "Nana" to her Grandchildren Jamie HAWKINS, Matthew HAWKINS, Joseph▼ HAWKINS and Sara MacMILLAN, Katie and Adam WARD, Megan▼ and Jeff GRAHAM and Cory QUIGLEY. Her sisters Lucy QUIGLEY, Betty▼ BRENNAN and Therese WILEY and her brother-in-law James WILEY, while mourning their loss, rejoice in the knowledge that Mary is indeed now home through the grace of God. Her brothers-in-law, William BRENNAN and Edward SHONIKER and her sisters-in-law, Helen Delaney WINTERMEYER, Betty▼ Lang▼ WINTERMEYER and her niece, Judith Wintermeyer DONA preceded her death as well as did Mal's brothers and sisters whom she dearly loved, Mary (Mamie) CURRIE, Johanna▼ GLEESON, Ellen (Bill) RYAN, Jack QUIGLEY, Gertrude GLEESON, Harry QUIGLEY and Blanche KELLY all of whom brought into Mary's life such wit and laughter. Mary's family expresses a heartfelt thank-you for the wonderful care she experienced from Community Care Access Centre,▼ Doctor▼ John▼ SANGSTER and staff at the Byron Medical Group and Doctor Kelly REGAN. Mary▼ was very grateful to all those who cared for her at home over the last twenty years, in particular, Dorothy CORNELL, Sheila PHILLIPS, Donna CIANCI and Jean HAGARTY and the staff at St. Pius (Holy Family) whom brought Mary such love, tenderness and joy. Her Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Peter's Basilica, 196 Dufferin Avenue, London, on Saturday morning December 2, 2006 at 11 o'clock. Interment in Saint Peter's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Mary asked that people reach out to help, a special family in need, through your local church or Agency, particularly at this time of year. Also donations can be made to "The Wintermeyer Trust" at Brescia University College, The University of Western Ontario, 1285 Western Road, London, Canada, N6G 1H2, Brescia Foundation Office 519-858-5005 or www.brescia.uwo.ca. (John T. Donohue Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements).

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SANGSTER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-05-18 published
SANGSTER, George
Peacefully at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga on Tuesday, May 16th, 2006. George was born on September 21, 1915 in Aberdeen, Scotland to the late George SANGSTER (Srgt. Royal Engineers) and the late Isabelle McKenzie THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON who was the eldest daughter of Jock Thomson's Bairns. Predeceased by his wife Dorothy DAVISON, daughter Sheila and brother Rob. Survived by his son Peter and granddaughter Lee-Anna. He served in the Armoured Corps in World War 2. He was a teacher and counsellor at Port Credit High School for 31 years, retiring in 1978. His guidance and wisdom will be missed. Memorial Visitation will be held at the funeral home of Skinner and Middlebrook Ltd., 128 Lakeshore Rd. E. (1 block west of Hurontario St.) Mississauga on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. Memorial service in the chapel on Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 2: 00 p.m.

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SANGSTER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-12-02 published
QUIGLEY, Mary▲ Lucia▲ (née WINTERMEYER)
Mary▲ Lucia▲ Wintermeyer▲ QUIGLEY died in her home in London, Ontario, surrounded by her seven children, on Friday December 1st, 2006. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Mal (Malachi Edward QUIGLEY) and her devoted parents, Caroline Kaiser WINTERMEYER and Alfred Carl WINTERMEYER and her much beloved brother and sister, John WINTERMEYER and Rita SHONIKER, each who nurtured in her the incredibly strong sense of commitment, love and compassion to others. Mary taught her children, John QUIGLEY, Ted▲ QUIGLEY, Caroline QUIGLEY, Meg▲ and Gerry HAWKINS, Therese QUIGLEY, Patrick QUIGLEY and Daniel QUIGLEY, that compassion for others is the greatest virtue and expression of a true love of God. She was a caring and loving "Nana" to her Grandchildren Jamie HAWKINS, Matthew HAWKINS, Joseph▲ HAWKINS and Sara MacMILLAN, Katie and Adam WARD, Megan▲ and Jeff GRAHAM and Cory QUIGLEY. Her sisters Lucy QUIGLEY, Betty▲ BRENNAN and Therese WILEY and her brother-in-law James WILEY, while mourning their loss, rejoice in the knowledge that Mary is indeed now home through the grace of God. Her brothers-in-law, William BRENNAN and Edward SHONIKER and her sisters-in-law, Helen Delaney WINTERMEYER, Betty▲ Lang▲ WINTERMEYER and her niece, Judith Wintermeyer DONA preceded her death as well as did Mal's brothers and sisters whom she dearly loved, Mary (Mamie) CURRIE, Johanna▲ GLEESON, Ellen (Bill) RYAN, Jack QUIGLEY, Gertrude GLEESON, Harry QUIGLEY and Blanche KELLY all of whom brought into Mary's life such wit and laughter. Mary's family expresses a heartfelt thank-you for the wonderful care she experienced from Community Care Access Centre,▲ Doctor▲ John▲ SANGSTER and staff at the Byron Medical Group and Doctor Kelly REGAN. Mary▲ was very grateful to all those who cared for her at home over the last twenty years, in particular, Dorothy CORNELL, Sheila PHILLIPS, Donna CIANCI and Jean HAGARTY and the staff at St. Pius (Holy Family) whom brought Mary such love, tenderness and joy. Her Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Peter's Basilica, 196 Dufferin Avenue, London, on Saturday morning December 2, 2006 at 11 o'clock. Interment in Saint Peter's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Mary asked that people reach out to help, a special family in need, through your local church or Agency, particularly at this time of year. Also donations can be made to "The Wintermeyer Trust" at Brescia University College, The University of Western Ontario, 1285 Western Road, London, Canada, N6G 1H2, Brescia Foundation Office 519-858-5005 or www.brescia.uwo.ca. (John T. Donohue Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements).

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SANGUEDOLCE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-04-22 published
FALZONE, Calogera -- Dispatch
By ith TENENBAUM, Page M5
Life markers for the family matriarch, Calogera FALZONE, were church and family. She exulted in teaching and then joining, her children in their bedtime prayers, said in Italian. For as long as she was able, she walked four kilometres daily, to and from the centre of her universe, St. Charles Borromeo Church on Lawrence Avenue West. On her way home, nonna caramella visited her grandchildren with "a little candy in her purse," according to her granddaughter Joy SANGUEDOLCE.
Mrs. FALZONE was 15 and living in Italy, when her mother died and the mantle of responsibility for her four brothers enveloped her. In 1958, she and her late husband, Rosario, with their three daughters, emigrated to Canada. They purchased a rooming house in Toronto on Ossington Avenue and lived there with 18 people until, in a few years, the mortgage was paid off.
Later, the FALZONEs rejoiced in seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Limited culturally by the times she lived in, Mrs. FALZONE nevertheless had a beautiful singing voice, and created intricate crochet work. Rarely ill, Mrs. FALZONE, 93, died peacefully on March 10, at Sunnybrook Heath Sciences Centre.

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SANGUINE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-18 published
SANGUINE, Betty Jean (née ROBINSON)
Of Elgin Manor on Tuesday, January 17, 2006, at her late residence, in her 82nd year. Loved mother of Mary Elizabeth LITTLE of Watford and the late infant son John SANGUINE. Dear sister of Margaret Elsie McLANDRESS of London. Loved grandmother of Jason, Josh and Jamie ANDREWS and Angie (Al) HAASE and Jeff GARROW and great grandmother of Violet, Eva and Hudson. Betty was born in St. Thomas on January 23, 1924, the daughter of the late Rhoda Marie (LUNN) and William Thomas ROBINSON. She worked over 16 years at the Memorial Hospital (Dietary Staff) and was a member of St. Andrews United Church, Seniors Club #37 and was a volunteer at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital a number of years. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas where funeral service will be held Friday at 11: 30 a.m. Interment to follow in Saint Thomas Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the St. Andrews United Church.

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SANGUINETTI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-15 published
PHILIP, Norman McGillivray
Peacefully at home in Toronto on Monday, March 13, 2006, in his 70th year. Born in Scotland, lived in Jamaica, Australia, U.S.A., and Canada. Beloved husband of Marjorie (née SANGUINETTI.) Father to Andrew (Kathy) and Richard (Pam MALOTT.) Brother to Kathleen (United Kingdom) and Joan (Mallorca). Loving grandfather to Delaney and Hayden. Norman's career in the glass industry took him and his family on travels throughout the world. He enjoyed time with his family camping, canoeing, and fishing. Avid gardener, golfer, and cook. He will be sadly missed. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 17 at 1: 00 p.m. at Saint Peter's Anglican Church, located at 188 Carlton Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Peter's Anglican Church Food Bank, 188 Carlton Street, Toronto, Ontario M5A 2K8.

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SANGUINETTI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-15 published
YAKELEY, Lloyd
Passed away peacefully on March 14, 2006 at the Versa Care Centre in Uxbridge, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Bonnie for 52 years. Dear father of Joseph (Deborah,) and Nancy SANGUINETTI. Proud grandfather of Chad and Abby YAKELEY, Nicholas and Julianna SANGUINETTI. Survived by his brothers Delbert, Garnet and sisters Ruby MILLER, Beatrice JAMES, Betty WINTERSTEIN, Marion YAKELEY and Marjorie KEETCH. Predeceased by his brothers Bill, Oliver and Ernest. Family and Friends will be received at the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge (905-852-3073) for visitation on Thursday, March 16, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service to be held on Friday, March 17, 2006 at 1 p.m. in the chapel. Interment Goodwood Cemetery. In Lloyd's memory, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated.

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SANGWIN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-16 published
WHITE/WHYTE, Margaret (née BROWN)
Passed away January 15th, 2006 at St. Joseph's Health Centre, surrounded by her children. Loving wife of the late Thomas WHITE/WHYTE. Devoted mother to Carol (Gary SANGWIN), Joanne (Lloyd GRAHAM), Jim, Debbie WHITE/WHYTE and predeceased by her son Tom. She will be sadly missed by her loving grandchildren Jordan (Ashley), Andrew, Caleb and Evan SANGWIN, Kevin, Jen, Rick, Kyle and Lloyd GRAHAM, Leandra and Ashley WHITE/WHYTE, and great-granddaughter Chloe SANGWIN. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 LakeShore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th Street, 416-259-3705), Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 10: 00 a.m. from the Chapel. Interment York Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice. Messages of Condolence may be placed at www.RidleyFuneralHome.com.

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SANKEY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-05 published
LYBURTUS, Ivan
Suddenly on Tuesday January 3, 2006, Ivan LYBURTUS, passed away, in his 66th year. Survived by his loving children Dawn LYBURTUS (Christopher) and her mother Christine (Brian,) Tanya SANKEY (Johnny) and Tyler SANKEY (Vanessa) and their late mother Louise SANKEY. Cherished Papa to Kristen, Riley, Keisha and K'Shaya. Dear brother of Betty MOXLEY. Predeceased by his parents Samuel LYBURTUS and Myrtle MALOTT, sisters Aletha WALLS and Eleanor MATHIEU. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, Friends and their families. Ivan will be missed by his loving dog "Sammy". Ivan recently retired with over 38 years at Highbury Ford. Friends will be received at the Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton Rd. (1 block east of Egerton) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be conducted in Beth Emmanuel Church, 430 Grey Street, on Saturday January 7, 2006, at 10: 00 a.m. with Reverend Junior C. SORZANO officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Ivan.

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SANKEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-07 published
WITT, Laszlo " Leslie"
Peacefully at Sunnybrook Medical Centre, Toronto on Tuesday, December 27, 2005. Laszlo (Leslie) WITT of Toronto, in his 73rd year. Husband of the late Viola WITT. Dear father of Sylvia and her husband Jim SANKEY of Winnipeg. Dear brother of Eva and her husband Laci RETI of Montreal. Survived by family in Europe. Terribly missed by his extended family Pascal and Evita RICHER of Toronto, and by his Avis family. As a youth, Leslie was considered a chess prodigy. After emigrating from Hungary with his family in 1956, he continued to play chess internationally. In 1962, 1963, 1965, and 1967, he was Quebec Open champion, and in 1962 he was Canadian Open champion with a rare perfect score. He was a member of the Canadian team at the World Chess Olympiads in 1964 (Tel Aviv), 1966 (Havana), and 1970 (Siegen, Germany). In 1969, he was recognized as an International Master. In later years, he enjoyed playing backgammon and painting in watercolours, where he was considered a gifted amateur by his teachers. Cremation followed by private family funeral. Memorial donations to the Chess Federation of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Oshawa Funeral Service "Thornton Chapel", 847 King St. West (905-721-1234).

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SANKEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-13 published
Leslie WITT, 72: Chess 'superstar'
Received carved set from Fidel Castro
By Catherine DUNPHY, Obituary Writer
Leslie WITT never talked about the time he beat Bobby Fischer at his own game -- but others did for years afterwards.
It was 1964 and the chess world's greatest prodigy had not yet knocked out Russian great Boris Spassky from his world domination, but the 19-year-old was still a huge chess star and all of Montreal's and Toronto's chess players were thrilled when he showed up for some exhibition matches.
His first day in Montreal, Fischer was subjected to a vapid television interview. He hated being asked questions about dating; he actually hated talking about anything other than chess but the highlight of the show was the one-minute chess match he played against WITT, then the city's best player as well as a member of the Canadian Olympic chess team.
Fischer was -- naturally -- confident. He'd already played two exhibition games -- one in which he faced 56 people at once, beating them all, the other where he took on 10 players with clocks. They were better players but Fischer completed his 40 moves in under two hours, winning every game.
He could be forgiven for thinking he had another easy ride ahead. WITT, a Hungarian émigré, was unprepossessing -- an affable, smiling man who earned his living as a television repairman, not particularly tall, a little on the pudgy side.
"But Les was one of the speediest players I have ever seen," recalled Denis ALLAN, an assistant Crown attorney in Hamilton who was a young chess player at the time. "Not only could he think fast, but the speed with which he could move his hands was incredible. Bobby was not happy about losing. He made that clear."
Much later that night everybody got together at the Boulevard Club, where chess was played seven days a week, and Fischer and WITT faced off for about a dozen five-minute games.
"Bobby cleaned him out," ALLAN recalled. "Leslie won maybe one, but even one game is pretty good. Bobby Fischer was a genius."
But WITT was pretty darn good as well: a four-time Montreal chess champion, three-time winner of the Montreal Closed Championship, winner of the Quebec Provincial Championship, the Ontario Provincial Championship and, in 1962, the Canadian Open Chess Championship, held that year in Ottawa, with a perfect score of 9-0.
He was a member of the Canadian chess Olympic team at the 1964 Olympiad held in Tel Aviv, the 1966 Olympiad in Havana and the 1970 event in Germany.
"I remember the Tel Aviv Olympiad because it was the first time the Canadian team made the A group -- the top two teams," said Zvonko VRANESIC, a University of Toronto professor who often played WITT. In the '60s he and WITT were vying for the country's top spot.
"They were the two superstars," said Toronto Star chess columnist Lawrence DAY. "It was a great rivalry."
Both men were representing Canada when Cuban leader Fidel Castro, a big chess fan, pulled out all the stops for the Olympiad in Havana -- putting them up in the best hotel, even opening the event himself playing an exhibition match with the ubiquitous Fischer. Castro presented each player with a gorgeous wooden chess set, in a splendid carved box.
In 1969, WITT won a Brilliancy Prize in the Canadian Closed tournament. That same year he was named an International Master, which is one rank below Grand Master.
Laszlo WITT was born in Budapest, where chess is respected and popular, and the best chess players accorded the accolades reserved for hockey players in North America. He began playing the game at age 8 and tournaments when 15. By 17, he was the premier player for the Hungarian junior national team.
He was in Vienna for a tournament during the three weeks in October and November of 1956 of the Hungarian Revolution. His wife, Viola, and 4½-year-old daughter, Sylvia, had not been permitted to accompany him to the tournament. "We were collateral," said Sylvia SANKEY, now a stage manager who lives in Winnipeg.
Jews who had pretended to be Christians since the war when most of the family's male relatives -- including WITT's father -- were taken to Auschwitz concentration camp where they perished, they quickly decided to flee the country. Mother and daughter crossed the border to Austria to the sounds of Russians shooting on one side and Germans on the other. For three weeks they had hid out in farmhouses and fields.
They were taken to refugee camp outside Vienna where they were eventually reunited with WITT. They left for Italy and the ocean voyage to Halifax, where one of WITT's six sisters lived, moving to Montreal in 1957.
They lived in a walk-up on the Main in the heart of the émigré chess-playing community.
SANKEY remembers them always sitting at her parents' kitchen table playing chess with her father, all men, all in their 20s and 30s, slapping the button on the top of the clocks.
She and her mother never did really learn to play the game, but SANKEY grasped quickly that she had to be "quiet, quiet, quiet" so her father and his Friends could play. "I would read or go and watch television in the other room. It was just a part of life, coming home to see who ever happened to be in the kitchen playing chess with daddy. It was the norm," she said.
And yet by the time the family all moved to Toronto in the late '70s, WITT had all but retreated from the chess scene. In Toronto and Montreal it was no longer dominated by the émigré master a new generation of home-grown talent had emerged under their tutelage.
Current top-rated Canadian Kevin SPRAGGETT was moving up fast. "He beat WITT in 1979 for the Montreal championship and that was the changing of the guard," said DAY.
WITT was a very private man who simply slipped out of the world of chess. Few questioned it -- chess had become an increasingly young person's game.
"When you've played the game at such a high level, climbing down is difficult," VRANESIC said. "People just quit instead. I think that's what probably happened in this case."
WITT took up painting and backgammon in the '80s and in the last few years frequently went to Casino Rama for poker games.
Before he died at 72 on December 27, his daughter found his easel and paints in the Scarborough townhouse he had shared with a young couple -- as well as the chess set from Havana.
"You know it was kind of sad," said ALLAN, the lawyer. " WITT's death was mentioned on an international chess chat room and it got no comments. I guess people just don't know him anymore."

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SANO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-28 published
OHARA, Yoshiko Vicki (née SANO)
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Jack for 49 years. Loving mother of Debra (Roger CHAI,) Kelly (Larry IWAMOTO) and Brenda (Wade PETERS.) Cherished grandma of Stephen, Christopher, Ryan, Bradley and Jason. Dear sister of Jim SANO (Sally,) Kimiko (Kusuo TADA), Harriet (George TSUBONE) and Pat (Bob OGATA). Fondly remembered by other relatives and Friends. Thefamily will receive visitors on Saturday, April 29, 2006 from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Rd. (north of Lawrence Ave.), Weston. Service Monday, May 1 in the Toronto Buddhist Church, 1011 Sheppard Ave. West, Toronto at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Vicki's family would like to express their sincere thanks to the doctors and nursing staff of the Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit of Humber River Regional Hospital - Finch Site.

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SANSOM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-26 published
SANSOM, " Mike" Michael John Raymond
Peacefully, with family by his side, at Parkwood Hospital on Sunday, April 23, 2006. "Mike" Michael John Raymond SANSOM, of London, in his 72nd year. Loving father of Karen (Joe) SA of Brampton, Darren of England and Vaughan of London. Survived by Rachel SANSOM. Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Cheyenne, Chenia, Jordan, Gary and Christopher. Dear brother of Colin SANSOM and Dennis (Josie) SANSOM and their families of England. Also survived by his former wife and friend Christina. Predeceased by his parents Mary and Reginald, step-mother Amy Eileen and grand_son Jamie. Friends will be received at the Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton Rd. (1 block east of Egerton), on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 615 Baseline Rd. E., London, on Friday, April 28, 2006, at 2: 00 p.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Blood Services or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Mr. SANSOM.
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SANSOM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-29 published
TRUDGEN, Shelia (née MALONEY)
A Resident of R.R.#2 Blenheim, Shelia TRUDGEN passed away at her home on Saturday, November 25th, 2006 at the age of 70. Beloved wife of William (Bill) TRUDGEN. Born in Delhi, Ontario, daughter of the late Thomas and Irene (MUDGE) MALONEY. Dear mother of Annette KEHOE and her husband Bernie of Smith Falls, and Sharon CRONE and Simon SANSOM of Chatham. Grandmother of Danielle BROWN and her husband Aaron of North Gore, Sarah KEHOE of Smith Falls, Richard CRONE and partner Consuela KALINOWSKI of Blenheim, and Crystal CRONE and partner Justin LEGUE of Chatham. Great-grandmother of Ethan, Donté, and Kimberley. Sister of Jullian and Ralph HAZELSWARTZ of Virginia and sister-in-law of Cliff and Linda TRUDGEN of R.R.#2 Blenheim, and Trudie TRUDGEN of Aylmer. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at the Morpeth Community Centre, 12579 Talbot Trail, Morpeth on Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. with Pastor Allan McINTYRE officiating. Interment in Trinity Cemetery, Howard Township. An Irish Wake will follow at the Morpeth Community Centre. Donations by cheque to the Canadian Wildlife Federation, Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Chatham-Kent, or the Kent Kennel Club Memorial Fund would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at: www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main St. E., Ridgetown (519) 674-3141.

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SANSOM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-03 published
SANSOM, Wayne Albert
Suddenly, at his home, on Monday, February 27, 2006. Forever and lovingly remembered by Mabs. Survived by sister-in-law Shirley SANSOM. Will also be missed by brothers-in-law Alan SIMERSON and his wife Debbie and children Jonathan, David, and Alison and Rob SIMERSON and his wife Gail and children Lindsay, Katelin, and Julie. Predeceased by father Albert SANSOM, mother Dorothy SANSOM (née ELLIOT/ELLIOTT), and brother Stanley SANSOM. Memorial Service to be held September 9, 2006 at the Boulevard Club, 1491 Lakeshore Boulevard West from 2-4 p.m.

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SANSOME o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-22 published
JOHNSTON, Joyce Marjorie
Passed away at Carpenter Hospice, Burlington, on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, in her 75th year. She leaves Al, her husband and partner for over 50 years. Loved mother of David (Nancy) of Parkhill, Wayne (Jane) of Guelph and Donald (Usha) of Burlington. Cherished grandmother of Mike, Scott, Jayson and Selina and great-grandmother of Jordan and Hailey. Dear sister of Kathleen, Frank, Eleanor, Louise and Cyril. Predeceased by her infant son Barry, grand_son Danny and brother Jim. Special thanks to Doctor David SANSOME and all of the staff at Carpenter Hospice for all of your care. A Service of Remembrance will be held at Smith's Funeral Home, 1167 Guelph Line, (one stoplight north of Queen Elizabeth Way) Burlington (905-632-3333) on Friday, March 24, 2006 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy to the Carpenter Hospice would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com

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SANSON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-22 published
McLARTY, Berniece
The family of the late Berniece McLARTY wish to express sincere thanks to Friends, neighbours, and relatives for their support during the loss of our mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. The many acts of kindness, including floral tributes, cards, phone calls, charitable donations, food and visits to the funeral and funeral home were greatly appreciated. Thank you Pastor Ken POWELL, for the special service. Thanks also to James SANSON and Mark ESKRITT and staff of the Blenheim Community Funeral Home for their kindness. Thank you to the people of the Glad Tidings Community Church for the luncheon served after the funeral. Special thanks to the pallbearers who carefully carried Berniece to her final resting place. The kindness and thoughtfulness of everyone was very comforting and much appreciated and will not be forgotten. Ross HOFFMAN and Eleanor MALM, Gary and Pat HOFFMAN, Fred and Violet HOFFMAN, Hazel and Wayne TYSICK, Murray and Karen HOFFMAN, Max and Theresa HOFFMAN and families.

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SANSONE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-03 published
SANSONE, Constance " Connie"
Suddenly at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006 Constance (Connie) SANSONE, in her 84th year. Loving wife of the late John J. SANSONE (1974.) Caring mother of sons John S., Robert and Stephen (predeceased 2004). Adoring grandmother of John, Rachel and Giacomo. Connie is survived by her brother G.L. (Gerry) STEPHENSON (Jean.) Predeceased by her brothers Bill and Jack STEPHENSON. She was a member of Saint Peter's Cathedral and for many years an active member of the Catholic Women's League. Connie will be forever remembered for her many acts of kindness and generosity, as well as her affable personality and spirit of faith and determination. Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. C.W.L. prayers will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Parish prayers will be held Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. Funeral Mass at Saint Peter's Basilica, 196 Dufferin Avenue, on Friday morning, May 5th at 10 o'clock. Interment in Saint Peter's Cemetery. Donations to a favourtie charity would be appreciated.

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SANSONE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-03 published
SANSONE, John▼ S.
Suddenly on Thursday, June 1, 2006, John S. SANSONE. Loving father of John Craig and Rachel SANSONE. son of the late Connie SANSONE (2006) and John▼ J. SANSONE (1974.) Also survived by his brother Robert of Port Stanley and his dear friend Cathy. Predeceased by his brother Stephen (2003). Loving nephew of Gerald and Jean STEPHENSON. For many years, John was active in fastball in the London Area and was a devoted sports enthusiast. He was a very active tournament bridge player in the London and Saint Thomas Area. John was a good natured man who could always be depended on for his love and understanding. His lending ear and many life lessons will be missed but not forgotten by all who knew him. Visitors will be received at the John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, London on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Peter's Basilica, 196 Dufferin Avenue on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Cremation with interment in Saint Peter's Cemetery. Contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or charity of choice would be appreciated.

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SANSONE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-06 published
SANSONE, Salvatore John▲
At McGarrell Place Nursing Home on Monday, December 4, 2006 Salvatore John SANSONE in his 79th year. Beloved father of Michael SANSONE and his wife Valerie, Paul SANSONE, Kristen WORTON, Jeffrey SANSONE and his partner Andy GRACE and Alisa CLARKE and her husband Ted. Proud grandfather of Nicole, Genevieve and Natalie SANSONE, Kate and Dan WORTON and Mandy CLARKE. Dear brother of Marie EASTON. Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock, where the funeral service will be held on Friday at 12 noon. Cremation with interment in Saint Peter's Cemetery. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

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SANSONE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-08 published
PUCCINI, Teresa Assunta (née SANSONE)
Died peacefully at Toronto East General Hospital, on Monday, March 6, 2006, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Theodore. Loving mother of Ted and Jo-Anne, Donald and Helene, and Richard and Susan. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Teresa, Ted, Anne-Marie, David, Julianna, Patrick, and Laurel, as well as her many great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her brother Donato, and her sisters Antoinetta, Madeleine and Rocca. Friends may call at the Trull "North Toronto" Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 2704 Yonge Street (5 blocks south of Lawrence Ave.) on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 11: 00 o'clock. Interment to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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SANSONE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-28 published
BORSI, Maria
Passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27th, 2006 at the Humber River Regional Hospital, Church Site. Maria, loving wife of the late Innocente, predeceased by her daughter Eliana SANSONE and her son Ennio. Dear mother-in-law of John SANSONE and cherished grandmother of Ambra and Fausto CASTIGLIONE, Fulvio, Greg, Ennio and her great-grandchildren Andrea, Manuela, David and Fabrizio. She will be missed by her sisters and many Friends. Family and Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Rd. (north of Lawrence Ave.), Weston, from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, and 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Charles Borromeo Church, 811 Lawrence Ave. W. (at Dufferin), on Friday, at 9: 30 a.m. Entombment Forest Lawn Mausoleum. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind would be appreciated by the family.

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SANT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-01 published
BENSON, Leo Orton
Veteran World War 2 Passed away at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, Ontario on Friday, December 30, 2005, at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Rene WOOLF of Alliston. Loved father of Margaret SANT and her husband Frank of Kleinburg, John BENSON and his wife Juana of Cookstown, Diane WHITING and her husband Gerry of Holland Landing. Loving grandpa of 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Allie STRETTON of England and predeceased by his sister Mary BENSON. Leo will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and Friends. Resting at the W. John Thomas Funeral Home, 244 Victoria Street E., Alliston from 11: 00 a.m. on Monday, January 2, 2006 until time of the Alliston Legion Branch 171 Service and Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1: 00 p.m. Interment Alliston Union Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to Alliston Legion Branch 171 Poppy Fund would be appreciated.

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SANT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-02 published
SANT, Emanuel " Larry"
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Suddenly on Tuesday, February 28, 2006, at Etobicoke Hospital. Larry SANT, in his 73rd year, beloved companion of Ruth FOWLER. Dear father of Gemma and husband Trevor RITCHIE. Stepfather of Sheila and Christine. Predeceased by wife Patricia Sarah. Brother of John, Gerrado, Rita, and the late Victor. Friends will be received at Lynett Funeral Home, 3299 Dundas St. West (one block east of Runnymede) Thursday 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 3, at 9: 15 a.m., from St. Paul the Apostle Church, 3224 Dundas St. West. Interment to follow. If desired, donations may be made to the Parkinson Foundation.

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SANTAMARIA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-02-01 published
ACRES, John Holland
Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre-Victoria Hospital, on Monday, January 30th, 2006, John Holland ACRES of London in his 68th year. Life partner and best friend of Lee SANTAMARIA. Dear brother of Pauline BROUGHTON, brother-in-law Eric BROUGHTON and sister Helen ACRES. Dear uncle of Roxanne, Cabot, and Sheila. Special thank you to Linda MOOREHOUSE of Victorian Order of Nurses. Visitation will be held on Thursday 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 Friday, February 3rd, 2006 at 3: 00 p.m. Harold BYNE officiating. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of John are asked to consider the London Health Sciences Foundation -- Cancer Centre or the Victorian Order of Nurses.

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SANTARELLI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-12 published
FILEY, Karen Susan (née SANTARELLI)
Passed away peacefully February 10, 2006, with her family at her bedside at Henderson General, Hamilton, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Survived by her beloved husband Bob, son Jason, daughter Laura-Lea (Leanne), dear sister-in-law of Mike and Yarmila FILEY, and nieces and nephews Ellen REPASKY, Katharine, Jeff and Greg GOMARD and Erin and Megan FILEY. Missed by her beloved pets Tosh, Maggie and Murphy. A celebration of Karen's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations to Breast Cancer Research, www.jccfoundation.on.ca/donations

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SANTAROSSA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-11 published
ZULIANI, Lucy (née COLOSIMO)
In her 83rd year, surrounded by family at University Hospital, the Lord, her Saviour, gently took Himself, our loving wife and mother, Lucy ZULIANI, on January 9, 2006, of London and formerly of Thunder Bay. Beloved wife of 62 years of Amerigo ZULIANI and dear mother of Bruce ZULIANI of London. She will be sadly missed by sisters, Mary SANTAROSSA, Laura COLOSIMO and Catherine SCAVARELLI and her husband Jim all of Thunder Bay and her brother Robert COLOSIMO and his wife Marilyn of Whitby. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Anne COLOSIMO, her brother-in-law Leno SANTAROSSA and nephew Larry SANTAROSSA. Also loved by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 9: 30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 12th at St. George's Catholic Church, 1164 Commissioners Road West, London where funeral mass will be celebrated at 10: 30 a.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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SANTERRE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-12-20 published
LAFLAMME, Robert
In Sutton, on December 15, 2006 passed away Mr. Robert LAFLAMME at the age of 66 years. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Françoise LAFLAMME (née SAVARD) and his three children Paul (Manon SANTERRE), Marc (Chantal LORD) and Jean (Vanessa GERVAIS). He will also be missed by his grandchildren Jonathan, Alex, Mathieu, Alexandre, Marie-Catherine, Jean-Philippe, Clara and Maxime as well as by his in-laws Ronald, Hélène and Anik SAVARD (Daniel Samson, Frédérique and Tommy). He will also keep an eye from above on all the other members of his family and his numerous and very dear Friends. For all of us that have been blessed with his presence in our lives, his joyful spirit, his sense of humour, his devotion and his generosity will forever stay in our hearts. His funeral will be held with the ashes present on Saturday, January 6th, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Mount Royal Funeral Complex (1297 Chemin de la Forêt, Outremont, Québec (514) 279-6540). Family will receive condolences starting at 10 a.m. You are invited to stay for a friendly gathering following the service.

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