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SILCOX o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-01 published
HATHAWAY, Donna
The family of the late Donna HATHAWAY wishes to express our heartfelt appreciation for all the kindness and sympathy shown during our recent loss. Thanks to family and Friends for the beautiful flowers and cards, memorial donations and food sent to our home, and to all who came to visitation and the funeral. Our deepest thanks to Rev. Dean PROCTOR and Rev. Jim LEWIS for the comforting words and to Brenda SILCOX for her musical contribution. Thanks also to Arn Funeral home for the sensitivity, kindness and support shown to our family. We appreciate the grandchildren who were pallbearers and flowerbearers -- Grandma would be proud. We are grateful also to the Iona Station Baptist Church for the wonderful lunch provided. This tribute to Donna and kindness to our family is truly appreciated. Ray HATHAWAY and family

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SILCOX o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-16 published
McLAUGHLIN, Madeline (née McCORMICK)
Of Elgin Manor on Friday, December 15, 2006 at her late residence in her 94th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Kenneth McLAUGHLIN. Dearly loved mother of Mack McLAUGHLIN of Michigan, Bernice and her husband Gary MONTEITH of Shedden, Douglas and his wife RoseMarie McLAUGHLIN of Southwold. Dear grandmother of Deb and her husband Darric LESA, Mariann MONTEITH, Ken and his wife Jody McLAUGHLIN, Rob MONTEITH and Janet McLAUGHLIN. Loving great-grandmother of Isabelle Madeline LESA. Dear sister of Maxine SILCOX of Elgin Manor and Grace BLEWETT of Townline. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Madeline was born April 2, 1913 the daughter of the late M.D. and Mary (CURRIE) McCORMICK. She attended Townline United Church and was a member of the United Church Women as well as the Ladies Division of Shedden Fair Board and was the former mayor of Elgin Manor (2005). Madeline was noted for her fine handiwork and won many prizes at Toronto's Canadian National Exhibition. Her knowledge of designing and making many quilts was her expertise. Her favorite was the Log Cabin Quilt. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin St. Saint Thomas where funeral service will be held Monday at 2: 00 p.m. Interment to follow in McArthur Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Elgin Manor Gentle Care Program, Heart and Stroke or charity of choice.

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SILIVRIA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-23 published
SILIVRIA, Leon
On Monday March 20th, 2006, Mr. Leon SILIVRIA of London, in his 59th year. Loving brother of Wes and his wife Charlene SILIVRIA of McGregor, Ontario. Dear son of the late Marie SILIVRIA, godfather and uncle of Solange, and uncle of Shane and Chad. Also survived by his uncles Ivan (Margaret), Alex (the late Nina) and Nick (Madlen) Abusow, as well as many cousins. An avid traveller, Leon was a pilot and former instructor, a member of the London Power Squadron and a radio personality with CFPL 980, CHLO and CKLW radio. Friends may call at the Lloyd R. Needham Funeral Chapel, 520 Dundas Street, London on Friday March 24th from 2-9 p.m. Service from Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Tributes may be left at www.mem.com

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SILKIN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-30 published
SILKIN, Anthony " Tony" Pavlovich
It is with great sadness that the family of Anthony (Tony) Pavlovich SILKIN, announces his sudden passing. He left us to be with the Lord on June 25, 2006 at the age of 64. He was a gentle loving soul who always put the needs of others before his own, a devoted husband and loving father. He will be greatly missed by his wife Svetlana, his children Larissa, Milla and Peter, his step-children Slava, Evelyn and Eric, his 3 grandchildren Maeve, Ava and Evan, 5 step-grandchildren Nicole, Dominic, Nathan, Victoria and Shantel, his sister Nina, brother Peter, nieces, nephews and relatives. He is predeceased by his father, mother, two brothers, and son David. He was born in Kuldja Sinkiang, China on January 5, 1942. His family immigrated to Australia and later to Canada in 1971. He lived in London, Ontario, Calgary, Alberta, Vernon, British Columbia, and the British Columbia Lower Mainland. He worked tirelessly building a successful construction company Tony's Drywall and Acoustics, based in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. He loved to laugh, travel, fish and golf. Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at 5: 00 p.m. at Broadway Church 2700 East Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia. The family requests all attending, to bring your favourite photo of Tony and your family to be included in a memory board. The imprint of a father remains forever on the heart of the child. We miss you Dad. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family's online Memorial Registers: www.personalalternative.com Personal Alternative Funeral Services 604-662-7700

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SILKO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-21 published
RYBKA, Joseph
(Member of the Polish Veterans Association) Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Thursday, January 19, 2006. Joseph RYBKA at 81 years of age. Beloved husband of Maria (née LIWAGIN,) loving father of Lucy Josephine and her husband Harold BECKER. Predeceased by his sister Czeslawa SILKO (2005) and one brother. He is survived by nieces, nephews and other family members from the Rzeszow area in Poland. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Hedwig's Catholic Church (411 Olive Ave.) on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayers will be held at the funeral home Monday at 7 p.m. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

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SILL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-09 published
MATTHEWS, Joyce
Peacefully at University Hospital on Friday, October 6th, 2006, Mrs. Joyce MATTHEWS, of London, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold MATTHEWS (1986.) Loving mother of Betty (Brad) VENNER, Ruth HALL and Marge (Mark) CURTIS. Dear grandmother of Mike (Angela) and Greg (Kelly) VENNER; Debbie, David, Danny and Darryl (Kelly) HALL; Trish (Richard PARTRIDGE) and Cathy CREE and 17 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sisters Shirley (Art) SILL, Margaret (Ron) STOKES and her brother Don (Arlene) HUDSON; her sister-in-law Marie (Jim) RIDDELL. Predeceased by her brother William HUDSON. Friends may call at the Needham Funeral Chapel, 520 Dundas Street, London (519-434-9141) on Tuesday, October 10th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Services from the chapel on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Tributes may be left at www.mem.com

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SILLERS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-03 published
SILLERS, Donna Irene (FREEL)
Suddenly and Peacefully at her residence on Sunday, January 1, 2006. Donna Irene (FREEL) SILLERS of Thamesford and formerly of London, age 58 years. Beloved mother of Cheryl and Ed KEPINSKI of Thamesford and Lorie ROLLINS and Brian MITCHELL of London and Murray ROLLINS Sr. of London. Also loved by 3 grandchildren Tiffany, Murray and Victoria. Dear sister of Larry and Merle FREEL, and Bob and Shirley FREEL all of London. No visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Chapel, 303 Riverside Drive, London on Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Herb SUMMERS officiating. Interment of Cremated Remains to follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be given to the London Health Sciences Foundation (Regional Cancer Program) 747 Baseline Road East, London, Ontario N6C 2R6 and may be arranged through the Harland B. Betzner Funeral Home, Thamesford (519-285-2427).

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SILLERS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-01 published
DEZEURE, Charles
Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus on Wednesday, March 29, 2006, Charles DEZEURE in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Joanne DEZEURE of London. Dear father of Carey DEZEURE (Kelly) of Thamesford, Charles DEZEURE of Chatham, Diana DEZEURE- SILLERS (Wayne) of Springfield. Loving grandfather of Carey Jr., Chris, Aimée, Alisha, Sarah and Jessie. Great grandfather of Drew and Jade. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held. Expressions of sympathy and donations (Heart and Stroke Foundation) would be appreciated and may be made through London Cremation Services 672-0459. or on line at www.londoncremation.com

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SILLS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-26 published
NORSWORTHY, Mabel Beatrice
Peacefully at her home in Oshawa on Monday, April 24, 2006, in her 91st year. Mabel, beloved wife of the late Wesley Ray NORSWORTHY. Loving mother of Marilyn Alberta TRULSEN, Orangeville, Lorraine Joy SIMPSON, Oshawa, Victor James NORSWORTHY and his wife Bonney HEATHER, Oshawa, and the late Robert "Bob" NORSWORTHY and his wife Marilyn NORSWORTHY. Grandma Mabel will be lovingly remembered by her many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Alberta HURST, Oshawa, and Marie SILLS, Oshawa, and is predeceased by 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Mabel will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by Mike KOLYNKO Sr. Mabel enjoyed her time spent at the Oshawa Seniors Centre, and loved her summers at the Northern Eagle Trailer Park in Minden. Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-4711) on Wednesday, April 26th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, April 27th at 11 a.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Diabetes Association or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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SILVA o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-09-26 published
HIGGS, David▼ Percival▼ Jennings▼
At the Grey-Bruce Health Services in Southampton on Sunday, September 24th, 2006, at the age of 79 years, David HIGGS of Port Elgin, husband of the late Isabel STOWE, loved and loving partner of Sally THORNTON, dear father of Eric and his wife Stephanie of Victoria, British Columbia, and Hilary DA SILVA of Toronto. “Vavoo“ (Grandpa) to Naomi and Susan DA SILVA and Logan HIGGS. Brother▼ of James HIGGS and Jean of Wasaga Beach, and predeceased by one brother Claude HIGGS. Friends▼ may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27th. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Gordon WILLIAMS officiating. Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin. Memorial contributions to Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Portrait and memorial online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com.

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SILVA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-22 published
QUINN, Frank " Bud"
81 years, peacefully, on March 18, 2006 surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband of 55 years to Dorothy (née MEYNS.) Loving father of Karen and George GURTINS, of Kitimat, British Columbia Frank and Alice, of Toronto; Ken and Sue, of Tilbury; Mary Ann COOPER, of Exeter (the late Mike 1996;) Diane and Fernando DA SILVA, of Bradford; John and Kathy, of Windsor; and David, of Burlington. Adored 'Papa' to 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Dear son of the late Frank (1948) and Mary Agnes (née MULLIGAN) (1958) and dear brother of the late Frances LAROCQUE (1988,) and Bernard (1974.) Dear brother of James and Mel QUINN, of Windsor. Dear brother-in-law of Frank and Doris DAYUS of St. Clair Beach, Dorothy MARTIN, of La Salle, Maria REAUME, of Tillsonburg and loving uncle to 24 nieces and nephews. Frank retired with over 30 years of service as an executive of C.K.L.W. Television and later the C.B.C. He served his community in many ways. He was a recipient of the Canadian Centennial Medal (1967) and the Paul Lutzeier Memorial Award as co-chair of the International Freedom Festival. He was a 55 year member of the Knights of Columbus and was a director of the Glengarda Child and Family Services for many years. A special thanks to the doctors and nursing staff of Metropolitan Hospital. Their compassion and care was greatly appreciated by Frank and his family. Visiting Tuesday, from 7: 00 to 9: 00 p.m. and Wednesday, from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Marcotte Funeral Home and Chapel, 12105 Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh (735-2830). Holy Family Council #4386 K. of C. prayers Wednesday at 7: 00 p.m. and Parish prayers Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The funeral will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 9: 30 a.m. from The Marcotte Funeral Home to Our Lady of the Rosary Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10: 30 a.m. Fr. Gerry CAMPEAU will be the celebrant. A committal will follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. As your expression of sympathy, a donation to the Scarboro Foreign Missions or to the Canadian Food for Children would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Frank QUINN in the Marcotte Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held on September 24, 2006. All are welcome. The family invites you to sign the Book of Condolence or to share a memory at www.marcotte-tecumseh.ca

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SILVA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-05 published
DA SILVA, Ernesto
At home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, April 3, 2006, Ernesto DA SILVA in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late Maria "Laura" DA SILVA (1989.) Dear father of Connie BRANDAO (Gil,) Luis DA SILVA (Maria,▼) Natalia MEDEIROS (Dinis,) Ilda TEIXEIRA (Joao), Tony DA SILVA (Lucy), Lucia FERREIRA (Nuno), and Jamie DA SILVA (Cindy) all of London. Loving grandfather of 27 and great-grandfather of 14. Father-in-law of Luis MENDONCA of London. Brother of Tony of California, José of Massachusetts, Idalina of Portugal and Joao of British Columbia. Predeceased by his daughter Fatima MENDONCA (1996.) Visitors will be received on Wednesday from 2: 00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William Street. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Holy Cross Church (Hamilton Road at Elm Street) on Thursday at 11: 00 a.m. Entombment Saint Peter's Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation gratefully acknowledged.

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SILVA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-03 published
SILVA, Alberto
At Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday, June 30, 2006, Alberto SILVA in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Odete SILVA. Dear father of Eusebia SILVA (Americo) of Middlemiss. Loving grandfather of Cassandra and Derek. Brother of Rita BERNARDO of Faial Island, Acores. Predeceased by his son Antonio "Tony" SILVA (2003.) Visitors will be received on Monday from 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint_Justin's Church (Jalna Blvd. at Ernest) on Tuesday at 10: 00 a.m. Interment Saint Peter's Cemetery. Prayers Monday at 3: 00 p.m.

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SILVA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-13 published
SCIDMORE, Larry (July 29, 1949-July 13, 2004)
I know that someday We'll be together again,
But for now I'll keep you in my heart.
Know that I love you more Than words can say
And that God will protect you While we're apart.
Wendy SILVA
We miss you dad.
Love Melinda and Matt.

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SILVA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-23 published
RAPOSO, Maria Laura
At University Hospital on Tuesday, November 21, 2006, Maria Laura RAPOSO in her 64th year. Beloved wife of the late Norberto RUAS. Loving daughter of the late Jose RAPOSO and Luciana CARNEIRO. Dear mother of Acacio RUAS (Marilia) and Natercia OLIVEIRA (Agostinho.) Grandmother of Filipe and Ana Rita OLIVEIRA. Also survived by her brothers and sisters Amelia RAPOSO, Alice RAPOSO (Manuel,) Isabel Raposo SILVA (Joaquim,) Joaquim RAPOSO (Isabel,) Manuel RAPOSO (Maria), Lucia Raposo OLIVEIRA (Adriano) and Celeste RAPOSO (Manuel) along with many nieces and nephews. Visitors will be received on Friday from 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William St. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Holy Cross Church on Saturday at 10: 00 a.m. Interment in her birthplace in Portugal.

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SILVA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-20 published
DA SILVA, Bruno
In loving memory of a dear nephew and cousin Bruno, who passed away 10 years ago, December 20. Today is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed we will never forget. Lovingly remembered by Aunt Laura, Domenico, Lucy and Paula.

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SILVA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-04 published
BELGRAVE, Mervyn Emile McCreath
Resting peacefully in the hearts of many, Mervyn Emile McCreath BELGRAVE, P.Eng., February 16, 1923-February 22, 2006. Devoted husband of Yvonne BELGRAVE (née DA SILVA.) Loving father of Catherine and Suzanne. Proud grandfather of Oriana, Justine and Kharis EVOY, Chloe and Reed WYMAN. Brother of Arthur (deceased,) Desmond and Kharis PRYJMA. The family is extremely grateful to Cummer Lodge for the excellent care given by the staff of 4 North. Memorial service to be held at 2: 00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Bloor Street United Church (Bloor St. and Huron St.) Memorial gifts, in lieu of flowers, can be given to Guyana Christian and/or Sunnybrook and Women's Health Sciences Centre Foundation c/o Dr. Black's Alzheimer's Research.

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SILVA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-09-25 published
HIGGS, David▲ Percival▲ Jennings▲
At the Grey-Bruce Health Services in Southampton on Sunday, September 24th, 2006, at the age of 79 years, David HIGGS of Port Elgin, husband of the late Isabel STOWE, loved and loving partner of Sally THORNTON, dear father of Eric and his wife Stephanie of Victoria, British Columbia, and Hilary DA SILVA of Toronto, "Vavoo (Granpa) to Naomi and Susan DA SILVA and Logan HIGGS. Brother▲ of James HIGGS and Jean of Wasaga Beach, and predeceased by one brother Claude HIGGS. Friends▲ may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27th. Funeral Service will be conducted in the chapel at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Gordon WILLIAMS officiating. Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin. Memorial contributions to Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Portrait and memorial online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com

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SILVA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-13 published
AVILA, Gaspar (August 5, 1933-January 11, 2006)
Of Coolmine Road. Visitation 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. today at the Ryan & Odette Funeral Home, 1498 Dundas St. W., at Dufferin, Toronto. Mass 9 a.m. Saturday at Santa Cruz Church to Prospect Cemetery. Mr. AVILA, who died at home, was predeceased by wife Maria, and is survived by: daughters Fatima AVILA, Delia ORMONDE (Joe,) Liliana DA SILVA (Almerindo;) sons Gaspar AVILA, George AVILA (Nelia,) Danny AVILA (Sonia;) 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Parking is no problem - simply enter from Dufferin, just north of Dundas.

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SILVA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-28 published
MARINI, Domenica
On Thursday, January 26, 2006, at the William Osler Health Centre - Etobicoke Site. She will be reunited with her loving husband Nazzareno (1980). Dear mother of Walter (Elisa), Adele (Carlo RUSO,) and Joe (Frances.) Proud grandmother of Joseph (Laura,) Jean-Paul "J.P." (Jessie,) Rosella (Maurizio MIRABELLI,) Silvia (Frank POLLINZI,) Daniela (fiancé Lucanor SILVA,) Mark (fiancée Andrea), Michael (Sharon), and Tanya (Roy MARRA), and great-grandmother of nine great-grandchildren. Domenica is survived by her loving brothers Saverio CAMMARERI, Pasquale CAMMARERI, Angelo CAMMARERI and sister Giuseppina DEGIGLIO (née CAMMARERI.) Friends will be received at the Fratelli Vescio Funeral Homes Ltd. (located at 8101 Weston Rd., Woodbridge, just south of Langstaff Rd., 905-850-3332) on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10: 00 a.m., on Monday, January 30th, 2006, at St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church (located off Rutherford Rd., just west of Weston Rd.), followed by the entombment service in the Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (located on Hwy. 27, just south of Hwy. 7). If so desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the Marini Family.

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SILVA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-09 published
SILVA, Antonio Monteiro
At Scarborough General Hospital on Tuesday, February 7, 2006. Antonio, beloved husband of Maria. Dear father of Anne Marie and Anthony do Carmo and his wife Tina. Loving grandfather of Tony, Sydney and Daniel. Brother of Maria do Carmo DA ROSA and her husband Manuel and will be dearly missed by his nieces and nephews. Resting at the Paul O'Conner Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E. (between Pharmacy and Warden) from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11: 30 a.m. in Precious Blood Church (Lawrence, east of Victoria Park). Interment Pine Hills Cemetery.

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SILVA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-17 published
NAVARRO, Rosina
Passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on February 6, 2006, at Credit Valley Hospital, close to her 94th birthday. Beloved mother of Maria Nilza NAVARRO and grandmother of Aleksandra NAVARRO. Predeceased by her husband Israel de Campos NAVARRO. Survived by her sisters Elia DA SILVA and Glaucia BARBUTO and her husband Helton BARBUTO. Will be sadly missed by her many nephews and nieces. In memory of Rose and in Celebration of her Life, a Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Canada on Saturday, February 18, 2006 at Saint John of the Cross Church, 6890 Glen Erin Dr., Mississauga. Viewing at the Church 10-11 a.m. Mass of Resurrection 11 a.m.-12 noon. Reception in Church Hall 12 noon-2 p.m. All Friends are welcome and encouraged to bring sandwiches or desserts for all to share as we gather together to pay tribute to Rose and celebrate her life - a life which has inspired and touched so many. Final Funeral Service will be held in Brazil. Arrangements made by Bates and Dodds Funeral Services, 416-703-0681.

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SILVA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-28 published
DA SILVA, Jose Pedro
Peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2006 at the Toronto Western Hospital. Beloved husband of Josefina. Adored father of Joe (Mary-John) and Marie (Ken). Loving grandfather of Christopher, Bill, Pauline and Eric. Friends may call at the Cardinal Funeral Home, 366 Bathurst Street (near Dundas) on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2006 at St. Matthew's Church, 9 a.m. Entombment Paradise Mausoleum. Online condolences at www.cardinalfuneralhomes.com.

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SILVA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-08 published
REIS, Olivia (December 28, 1908-March 7, 2006)
Of Katherine Road. Visitation 12 (noon)-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Ryan and Odette Funeral Home, 1498 Dundas St. W., at Dufferin, Toronto. Mass 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Helen's Church to Prospect Cemetery. Mrs. REIS, who died at Sunnybrook Hospital, was predeceased by husband Joao Correia da Silva, and is survived by: sons Florentino SILVA (Lourdes), Raul SILVA (Armandina), Leonardo SILVA, Gilberto SILVA (Lourdes;) daughter Elza MENDONCA (Lucas;) 11 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren. Parking is no problem - simply enter from Dufferin, just north of Dundas.

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SILVA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-08 published
DA SILVA, Chieftain "C.G."
On Wednesday, April 5, 2006, in his 80th year, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife Doris (Carmen); children, Tony, David and wife Rose, Petra and husband Roy RUPCHAND, Debra grandchildren, Christian, Kassia, Jenelle, Nigel. He will be deeply missed by his numerous relatives and Friends. Visitation will be held at Jerrett Funeral Home, 660 Kennedy Road, Scarborough (between Eglinton and St. Clair) on Sunday, April 9 at 2: 00-4:00 p.m. and at 7: 00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service to be held at The Church of the Epiphany, 700 Kennedy Road, Scarborough on Monday, April 10 at 11: 00 a.m. Donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated. Many thanks to the caring staff at Trilogy Long Term Care.

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SILVA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-14 published
MARTINS, Maria Da Encarnacao (August 4, 1921-April 12, 2006)
Of Marygrace Court, Mississauga. Visitation 12 noon-9 p.m. today at the Ryan and Odette Funeral Home, 1498 Dundas St. W., at Dufferin, Toronto. Service 8: 30 a.m. Saturday at St. Helen's Church to Prospect Cemetery. Mrs. MARTINS, who died at Saint_Joseph's Hospital, was predeceased by husband Germano Borges MARTINS, and is survived by children (in Canada) Eva MELO (Francisco,) Ines BENTO (Jose,) Fatima MENDONCA (Jose), Diamantina COSTA, Alvaro MARTINS, Tiago MARTINS (Maura,) children (in Portugal) Neves COELHO (Jose,) Aurora AMORIN (Marculino,) Izabel FURTADO (Jose,) Encarnacao SILVA (Adelino), Filomena LIMA (Jose), Luisa FERNANDES (Vitor) 30 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Parking is no problem - simply enter from Dufferin, just north of Dundas.

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SILVA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-20 published
DA SILVA, Manuel J. (June 20, 1938-April 18, 2006)
Of Dundas Street West. Visitation 12-4 and 6-9 p.m. today at the Ryan and Odette Funeral Home, 1498 Dundas St. W., at Dufferin, Toronto. Mass 10: 30 a.m. Friday at St. Helen's Church to Prospect Cemetery. Mr. DA SILVA, who died at Toronto Western Hospital, is survived by: wife Maria;▲ son Emanuel DA SILVA; daughter Susana DA SILVA; 9 grandchildren. Parking is no problem - simply enter from Dufferin, just north of Dundas.

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SILVEIRA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-10 published
SILVEIRA, David
Suddenly taken from his family on Friday, January 6, 2006 at the age of 23. Loving son of Dominic and Lily. Cherished brother of Louella and her husband Joe, Lorna, Lisa and Darryll. David will be sadly missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many Friends. The family will receive Friends at the Ogden Funeral Home, 4164 Sheppard Ave. East, Agincourt (east of Kennedy Rd.) on Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 365 Alton Towers Circle, Scarborough (off McCowan, south of Steeles) on Thursday at 10: 30 a.m. Interment Christ the King Cemetery.

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SILVER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-11 published
NICKELS, Effie Mildred (née KNEEBONE)
Welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and reunited with her beloved husband Wilfred (1981) Effie Mildred NICKELS entered into glory May 10, 2006 in her 94th year. Born in Zone Twp., daughter of the late Charles Wm. and Fannie Ann (GRAINGER) KNEEBONE. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Janis HART and fiance Mike HOUSEMAN and her nieces Eileen KNEEBONE, Bonnie KNEEBONE and nephew Jim (Thora) MacDONALD. Also survived by her step-children, Edna (Harold) SMITH and Roy (Ruth) NICKELS. She was Mother Effie to Reverand Paul and Sandra SILVER, Second Mother to Janine RANGOONI, Mom to Mary Jean WHITE/WHYTE and Louise BRODIE. Predeceased by brothers William, Russell and Leonard KNEEBONE. The Nickels family will receive Friends at the John C. Badder Funeral Home, 72 Victoria Street, Thamesville on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 1: 30 p.m. with Rev. Paul SILVER officiating. Interment Bothwell Cemetery. Donations may be made by cheque at the funeral home to the Gideon Bibles. On-line condolences may be left at www.badderfuneralhome.com "A tree will be planted in Memory of Effie NICKELS in the Badder and Robinson Memorial Forest, Mosa Twp."

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SILVER o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-02 published
NEWTON, Howard
Of Saint Thomas, passed away at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in his 87th year. Husband of 63 years to Daphne (SILVER) NEWTON, an English war bride. Father of Lee and his wife Jocelyne of Montréal, and the late Glenn (1988). Father-in-law of Jeannie of Lambeth. Grandfather of Trisha, Lori, Sarah, Heather, Trevor, Sammy and Liana. Great-grandfather of Tara, Tyler and Taya, and great-great-grandfather of Mackenzie. Brother of Margaret AIREY of Vancouver, British Columbia and Marion BROWN of Fingal. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Born in Aldborough Twp., Ontario, January 21, 1920, the son of the late Albert and Hattie (SMITH) NEWTON. Howard served with the Essex Scottish Regiment during the Second World War and participated in the liberation of Holland. He was a retired employee of Timken Canada. Howard was a past master and life member of Saint Thomas Lodge #44, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite mason. He was a past trustee of the Centennial Avenue School, and a member of Lord Elgin Branch #41, Royal Canadian Legion, Saint Thomas and the 55+ Club, Port Stanley. Friends will be received at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington Street, Saint Thomas on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A private family service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to the West Elgin Daffodil Society or charity of one's choice gratefully acknowledged. A masonic memorial service will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday at 6: 45 p.m. under the auspices of Saint Thomas Lodge #44, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons

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SILVER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-05-22 published
MacKLIN, Charles
On Friday, May 19, 2006 at his residence. Charlie MacKLIN, beloved husband of the late Anne. Loving father and father-in-law of Sandi and Philip GOLDMAN, and Howard and Valerie. Dear brother of the late Irene KLEIN, and the late Belle SILVER. Devoted grandfather of Jeremy and Eliza, and Alyson and Derek; Toby, Chelsea and Lindsay. Services were held at Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West, on Sunday, May 21, 2006. Interment Palmerston Synagogue section of Mt. Sinai Memorial Park. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Charles and Anne Macklin Fund, Baycrest Centre, 416-785-2875.

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SILVER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-05-26 published
TALLER, Anne (née SILVER)
Peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2006 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Samuel TALLER. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Marilyn WASERMAN, Enid and Jeff GOULD and Rhoda and Jeff SIMBROW. Special Bubby of Lori and Doron, Wendy, Andy, Jill and Alex, Marni, Abbey, Zach and Great-Bubby to Noa and Hayley. Special sister-in-law of Morton and Sally TALLER. A Funeral Service will be held at the Jewish Memorial Chapel, 1771 Cuba Avenue on Friday, May 26, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Jewish Community Cemetery, Bank Street, Ottawa. Shiva to be observed at 927 Killeen Avenue. Those wishing may make donations to the Samuel and Anne Taller Endowment Fund (613-798-4696, ext 274). Arrangements in care of the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry. Condolences/ donations at www.mcgarryfamily.ca

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SILVER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-06-16 published
GOLDMAN, Amelia Bertha
The death of Amelia Bertha GOLDMAN of Fredericton occurred at the Doctor Everett Chalmers Hospital, June 14, 2006. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick daughter of the late P.M. and Blanche LEVINE, and the wife of the late Harry GOLDMAN. Survived by her children, Jeffrey (Ruth) GOLDMAN of Toronto: Malcolm (Barbara) GOLDMAN of Beersheva, Israel: Lionel (Annette) of Montreal: Barry (Debby) GOLDMAN of Toronto: Judi GOLDMAN of Montreal and Esther SHAPIRO (Jeremy) of Toronto. 20 Grandchildren: 34 Great-grandchildren and counting. Three sisters Sylvia SILVER (Late Doctor Samuel SILVER) of Montreal: Joyce (Dr. Sam) MILROD of Toronto and Marilyn GROSS (Late Doctor Ben GROSS) of Toronto. Several nieces and nephews and Grand nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held from the J.A. McAdam Memorial Chapel 160 York Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick on Thursday at 6: 30 p.m. Rabbi Kenneth Zisook officiating. Interment was in the Sgoolai Israel Cemetery. Shiva will be held in Fredericton following the funeral service and in Toronto at 342 Hillhurst Blvd Erev Shabbat and continuing after Shabbat until Wednesday, June 21st, For those who wish donations can be made to Hadassah Wizo-Youth Aliyah, or to the Jewish National Fund. www.mcadamsfh.com

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SILVER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-07-17 published
POSNER, Eli
On July 15, 2006. Eli Posner beloved husband of the late Pearl POSNER. Loving father of Harold, and the late Cyril POSNER. Dear brother of the late Ben POSNER, Sarah KAIMAN, Sam POSNER, Nathan POSNER and Molly SILVER. Devoted grandfather of Lori, Michelle, and Allison. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Monday, July 17, 2006 at 12: 00 p.m. Interment the Shaarei Shomyim Synagogue section of Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Eli Posner Memorial Fund c/o The Benjamin Foundation, 3429 Bathurst Street, Toronto, M6A 2C3, 416-780-0324.

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SILVER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-09-12 published
Herbert WHITTAKER, Theatre Critic And Writer: (1910-2006)
He discovered theatre in London as a boy during the First World War and was forever smitten by a love for the stage
By Alex DOBROTA with files by the late Donn DOWNEY and Jan WONG, Page S9
Toronto -- He imagined himself a war correspondent on a battlefield, writing about costumed soldiers that bled emotions on a stage. But the struggle that Herbert Whittaker documented and supported for almost half a decade was a real one. As The Globe and Mail's emeritus drama critic until 1975, Mr. WHITTAKER found himself on the front lines of the creation of a distinct Canadian theatre.
And much like the war correspondent who sometimes feels compelled to pick up a rifle in the thick of battle, Mr. WHITTAKER never shied away from using his pen to forward the cause he embraced since early childhood.
"Canadian critics tend to be crusaders," he wrote in a 1985 article. "Their very occupation determines this."
Indeed, when Mr. WHITTAKER, a tall and courtly man, started his career at the Montreal Gazette in 1935, theatre was not high on the national agenda. The country had to survive the rest of the Depression and the Second World War before Canadian theatre came of age in 1953 with the Stratford Shakespearian Festival.
It opened in a big tent and Mr. WHITTAKER was there on behalf of The Globe. He had been with the paper for just four years. "The most exciting night in the history of Canadian theatre," he wrote after the festival's first production, Richard III.
His enthusiasm did not diminish over the years. When he retired, Mr. WHITTAKER was invited to Stratford to accept a gift from the festival. He was offered a prop from any of its productions and, in a rare moment of practicality, he chose the sword used by Alec Guinness, who appeared as Richard in 1953. "I knew his sword, being a hard object, was likely in good repair," Mr. WHITTAKER said. He also wanted something that was closely associated with the event.
Some said Mr. WHITTAKER's reviews were too kind -- less than satisfactory for the theatregoer who wanted to know if a play was worth the price of a ticket. But Toronto readers had the advantage of placing his review alongside the one in The Toronto Star. Its critics, most notably Nathan COHEN, had the reputation of being cold and analytical, and the intelligent reader learned how to strike a balance between the two.
Mr. WHITTAKER offered further reasons to explain the differences. The Star was then an afternoon paper so it could not echo The Globe's review, which appeared in the morning. And Mr. WHITTAKER tended to put positive impressions in his first paragraphs. The Star tended to do the reverse. "I was trying to build up Canadian theatre," Mr. WHITTAKER said in a 1999 interview.
He covered drama with the zeal of an evangelist, showing up at The Globe in the early afternoon to write a chatty, name-dropping column or a weekend feature. He would then return in the evening, Sundays included, to write a thoughtful review for a deadline usually less than an hour away.
The computer had not come of age and his typewritten copy looked like a crossword puzzle with unreadable inserts scribbled in by hand. The reviews were the dismay of the copy editors but represented, given the time constraints, a minor journalistic miracle.
While he covered the theatrical mainstream, he paid equal attention to the smaller theatres, where he would see untried, but promising, Canadian performers and, quite frequently, a play that was making its Canadian debut. He also drew no distinction between amateur and professional performances. "In certain instances, some of the best work is done by amateurs," he said.
Herbert WHITTAKER fell under the spell of stage performance as a boy growing up in London, England. With his family, he moved there before the outbreak of the First World War and events had transpired to keep them on the wrong side of the Atlantic until peace returned. Pantomime fascinated him, as did the antics of Elsie Janis, the musical comedy star who entertained British troops.
After the war, Mr. WHITTAKER's family returned to Montreal, where the theatre scene offered little or no Canadian content and most productions were imported from England or the U.S. With great delight, Mr. WHITTAKER discovered John Martin-Harvey's rendition of Hamlet, an experience that would leave an indelible mark on the rest of his life.
"Young as he was, these experiences shaped his critical standards throughout his career and it is remarkable how often his reviews harken back to Martin-Harvey…" Anton Wagner wrote in Establishing Our Boundaries -- English-Canadian Theatre Criticism.
But for all his love of drama, Mr. WHITTAKER shunned the stage, opting instead for positions as speech writer and art director during his school years at Strathcona Academy in the Outremont neighbourhood of Montreal. As a boy growing up in Outremount, he once played the Toff, a crime solver, in a performance staged in the hall of a local church -- an experience he qualified as the peak of his acting career. He was never seen on a theatre stage again. "I was too shy," he said. "Then I got tall and gangly and started wearing these glasses."
He dropped out of school around the age of 16 to help his family make a living during the harsh years of the Depression. He took up a job as an office clerk with the Canadian Pacific Railway in Montreal's Windsor Station.
But his fascination with theatre never subsided.
"I'm afraid I cheated the Canadian Pacific Railway, for I eventually discovered that by going down to the stacks to search out invoices, I could find time to design costumes for church plays," he would later write in a book about the Montreal theatre scene.
He quit his job in 1935. That same year, he started working at the Gazette as a junior critic who was responsible for just about everything.
And by the late 1930s, he was directing plays in Montreal, taking some of them to the Dominion Drama Festival. He was also designing sets for Montreal productions.
When the Second World War broke out, the army rejected him for military service, mainly because of his less-than-perfect eyesight and because of his somewhat frail physical condition,
"As WHITTAKER recalls, he was rejected for military service," University of Waterloo English professor Rota LISTER once wrote. "[He] did not much care whether it was because he had diminished eye sight, a weak heart or varicose veins; he was simply relieved and let his soldier brother defend the values of civilization while he battled on for Canadian theatrical culture."
For all that, he viewed his work as a theatre critic for The Gazette as a contribution to the war effort. He praised the verve of two Canadian troop shows meant to entertain Allied soldiers, Meet the Navy and Army Show. "His wartime reviews do not seem out of place in The Gazette of the time, rubbing shoulders with news flashes from the front and wartime propaganda," Mr. Wagner wrote.
In 1949, Mr. WHITTAKER joined The Globe as its theatre and film critic and began his long association with the University of Toronto as a director and designer.
At times, he reviewed the plays he directed. In 1950, for instance, he worked on the set design for Going Home, a play written by Morley Callaghan and performed by the New Play Society. He later reviewed the performance for The Globe and Mail. The article's last line read: "The settings were adequate."
He might have chosen either critic or designer as a career but thoughts of a regular pay cheque decided the issue. The remuneration for a designer or director was, at best, a modest honorarium, while newspapers put their contributors on a payroll -- $35 a week to start, in Mr. WHITTAKER's case.
His salary must have improved over the years because when he arrived in Toronto he discovered there were few restaurants that matched what he had grown accustomed to in Montreal. Winston's was one of the few exceptions and Mr. WHITTAKER adopted it. The actors who were appearing at the Royal Alexandra Theatre down the street followed suit and it became the restaurant of the celebrities.
The names of the theatrical giants fell easily from his lips. He said the actor Sir John Gielgud helped him get the job with The Globe by describing Mr. WHITTAKER as "the only intelligent theatre critic in Canada." The favourable notice from Sir John came after Mr. WHITTAKER had bestowed a favourable notice for one of Sir John's performances.
In 1961, Mr. WHITTAKER designed the sets for the 1961-62 season of the Canadian Players, an offshoot of the festival that toured Canada with the classics and provided winter work for some Stratford performers.
King Lear was included in the company's season and Mr. WHITTAKER, who had designed Lear productions twice before, decided to move the play out of ancient Britain into a Far North setting. The set design was serviceable, a bare-bones portable affair that relied on colour to match the mood of the play.
Over the years, Mr. WHITTAKER's name was attached to countless productions as either the director or designer. He had a separate career as an adjudicator with the Dominion Drama Festival's regional festivals and other productions. The Encyclopedia Britannica and the Encyclopedia Americana both asked him for special articles which he supplied.
He was also a frequent recipient of theatrical awards and picked up honorary doctorate degrees in arts from York University and McGill University in Montreal.
In 1976, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. The accompanying citation read: "actor, adjudicator, director and drama critic, whose contributions to the theatre in Canada are legion."!
Long after he retired, Mr. WHITTAKER continued writing theatre reviews and other various articles for The Globe and Mail, The New York Times and the Herald Tribune. He also authored or co-authored as many as six books, including one about Winston's, the restaurant he so often frequented.
And, in the early 1980s, he shouldered the task of founding the Theatre Museum of Canada. "Nobody could talk to him for more than 30 seconds without talking about the theatre museum," recalled Kate Barris, now the museum's president.
The museum was established in 1992 and, over the following years, Mr. WHITTAKER would donate much of his memorabilia collection hundreds of items that included play bills, portraits of artists and even Alec Guinness's sword.
"Theatre was his life," said Kate Barris, the museum's president. "He had many Friends but his main love was the theatre."
In 1999, Mr. WHITTAKER wrote Setting the Stage, which documents Montreal English theatre from 1920 to 1949. The book opens with a sentence that could very well encapsulate the driving force behind its author's career: "In many countries, no matter how thinly populated, no matter how widely scattered across a continent, people must eventually produce their own theatre, as objects on a landscape must produce their own shadows."
But for all his love for Canadian theatre, Mr. WHITTAKER also enjoyed Western European productions. In his free time, he travelled to England, France and Spain in search of the local flavour producers and theatres bring to classical plays there. In one 1978 adventure unrelated to theatre, he visited China at a time when outsiders were seldom seen. His experiences left him somewhat rueful: "A much-travelled man may be a well-travelled man but not necessarily a man who travels well," he later wrote in an article in The Globe that appeared under the headline "What went wrong."
Herb WHITTAKER never married. Before he moved into a retirement home in 2003, he spent two years at Toronto's Performing Arts Lodge on The Esplanade, where married couples are allocated to two bed-room apartments. Mr. WHITTAKER was hoping for an extra room to use as his study. He argued his case, telling staff that he was married to his work. "He only got one bedroom," said Ms. Barris. "It didn't work."
And, as Mr. WHITTAKER's living quarters shrank, the museum's collection swelled with his donations. He kept his typewriter, though, which often clanked away in his room as he crafted letters to Friends and acquaintances the world over.
Well into his 90s, Mr. WHITTAKER continued to attend theatre performances. He was a familiar sight at Toronto premieres and at theatre festivals in Stratford and Niagara.
In 2002, when he attended a Chekhov play at SoulPepper Theatre Company, director Albert Shultz led the crowd in a standing ovation to mark Mr. WHITTAKER's 91st birthday.
"He was quite moved," Ms. Barris said.
By all accounts, he last saw a play the following year when he watched Richard McMillan perform in Through the Eyes at The Factory Theatre Company. Soon thereafter, his frail health confined him to his retirement home on St. George Street, where he continued reading theatre reviews.
"Herb's passing really marks the end of a certain generation in Canadian theatre," Phillip SILVER, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts of York University wrote in a statement. "He had a view of our history that no one else will ever have. And on top of that all, he was truly a gentleman."
Herbert WHITTAKER was born in Montreal September 20, 1910. He died of natural causes in Toronto on Saturday.

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SILVER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-18 published
GROSSMAN, Alexander E.
Peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2006 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Alex, beloved husband of Genia. Loving father and father-in-law of Lili BIRENZWEIG, and George and Kitty. Much loved Saba of Yoram and Haley, Leora and Sam, Justine, and Elissa. Loving great-grandfather of Eva. Founding partner of Belmont Construction, with Abraham BLEEMAN and the late Joe SILVER. Alex helped build Belmont into one of the pre-eminent real estate companies with over a 50 year history from its inception in the 1950's to the 1990's and on. Alex was a pillar of strength in community affairs with his passionate and tireless leadership in Jewish, Toronto and national causes, and, of course, support of his beloved Israel. Among his many championed causes were State of Israel Bonds, Shaare Zedek Hospital, United Jewish Appeal, The Jewish Community Centre, Baycrest Centre and countless community charities. Alex's dream led him to be a founder, with the late Gideon Housner, in forming Massuah - Institute for Holocaust Education based in Tel Yitzak, Israel. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. Interment Beth Tzedec Memorial Park. If desired, memorial donations may be made to The Canadian Friends of Massuah c/o 970 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, #303, 416-256-2900.

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SILVER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-18 published
STANCER / SPIEGEL
Born on November 6, 2006, weighing 6 pounds , 9 oz., Jon and Lisa welcome with love Harrison Lewis Stancer. Mia is overjoyed about her baby brother. Grandparents, Ray and Susan STANCER and Joyce and Barry SPIEGEL are happy and proud as are great-grandmothers Jean SILVER, Blanche POSEN and Min FINGERHUT. Harrison Lewis is named in loving memory for all his great-grandfathers: Harry SILVER, Harry POSEN, Harry STANCER, L. William SPIEGEL and Al FINGERHUT. A very special thank-you to Doctor BARRETT.

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SILVER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-21 published
GRANATSTEIN, Abe
On Thursday, January 19, 2006 at Sunnybrook Hospital. Abe GRANATSTEIN, beloved husband of Rose. Loving father and father-in-law of Rabbi Mel and Malka, and Fern and Murray SILVER. Dear brother of Norma HUNDERT. Devoted grandfather of Hedva and Jonathan, Miriam and Hillel, Hadassa and Oren, Dov, Jeffrey and Cyndi, and Danielle and Jason. Devoted great-grandfather of 11. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue W. (three lights west of Dufferin) for service on Sunday, January 22nd at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Beth Sholom Synagogue Section of Mt. Sinai Memorial Park. Shiva 24 Beaumont Place, Thornhill. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Abe and Rose Granatstein Endowment Fund, c/o The Baycrest Centre Foundation, 416-785-2875.

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SILVER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-23 published
COLPITTS, Cedric Ernest
(Veteran of World War 2, Canadian Army 1939-1945)
Passed away at the Sara Vista Nursing Centre, Elmvale, on Friday, January 20, 2006. Cedric COLPITTS of Balm Beach, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor Ailene LANE. Dear father of Karen and her husband Philip SILVER of Midland. Brother of Leonard (Ruth) COLPITTS, Sylvia and the late Ron ERRETT, Ross (Carol) COLPITTS, the late Ruth and her husband George JEOFFROY, the late Harold and his wife Hazel, the late Robert and his wife Dorothy, the late Stanley, the late Lillian and her husband Jack CLAY, and the late Janet and her husband Jim HYNDMAN. Brother-in-law of Edna LANE and Mary KAL. Cedric will also be lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. At Cedric's request, there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian National Institute for the Blind would be appreciated and may be made through the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale, Ontario, 705-322-2732. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to lynnstone@sympatico.ca

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SILVER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-08 published
BERNSTEIN, Shirley (née SAILOFSKY)
Peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Mac (Hyman) BERNSTEIN. Loving and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Carla and Leonard SILVER and Elsa and the late Greg BAGNALL. Cherished Grand-Ma of Jonathan and Jordon SILVER. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Sonny and Lila SAILOFSKY. Sister-in-law of the late Sybil SAILOFSKY. She will be sadly missed by her nephew Bruce, her family and all who knew her. Graveside service at Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, Montreal, on Thursday, February 9 at 1: 00 p.m. Shiva in Toronto. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman and Sons.

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