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BOTH o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-03-16 published
BOTH, Lois Jean (née WILSON)
Suddenly at Devon, Alberta on Friday, March 10th, 2006 as the result of a motor vehicle accident, Lois Jean (WILSON) BOTH in her 36th year. Loving wife and special friend of Douglas Peter BOTH of Devon, Alberta. Beloved daughter of Earl and Sandie WILSON of Meaford, Ontario. Sister of Robert and Kathleen WILSON of Calgary. Special sister of Christopher and Karen GALLIHER of Owen Sound, Ontario. Daughter-in-law of Peter and Eleanor BOTH of Owen Sound, Ontario. Sister-in-law of Dennis (Michelle), Derek (Angela), all of Shallow Lake, Ontario. Also remembered by many nieces and nephews. Visitation from the Gardiner-Wilson Funeral Home, 69 Denmark Street, Meaford, Ontario on Friday, March 17th from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Celebration of Lois' life on Saturday, March 18th at the First Christian Reformed Church, 201 4th Ave. West, Owen Sound, Ontario at 11: 00 a.m. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery Meaford. Donations to Billy Bishop Museum Air Cadets or a charity of your choice.
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BOTH o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-10-18 published
BERGSTRA, Findlay▼ Paterson▼
In loving memory of Findlay BERGSTRA, 23 years who passed away suddenly, Sunday morning October 15th, 2006 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital, Saint_Joseph's Health Centre. Ever remembered by his mother, Susan GLOVER and his brothers James and Evan, Sudbury, his father Stuart BERGSTRA and Ann-Marie MacDAIRMID, Kitchener, and grandparents Wilma and Jim BERGSTRA, Owen▼ Sound.▼ Beloved nephew of Tish and Bruce MILNE of Leith, Dick BOTH and Mary, Owen Sound, Wilma and Tom BERGSTRA, Fran EXEL and Gary BERGSTRA of Park Head, and Ray and Marilyn BERGSTRA of Edmonton, and grand_son of the late Ruth and Sterling GLOVER, Owen▼ Sound.▼ Much loved by cousins in Grey County, Toronto, Ottawa, and Edmonton. Findlay attended Victoria Public School and Division Street United Church, and took his passion for hockey and bagpipes to Toronto, graduating from Western Technical-Commercial School. Findlay was studying journalism at Cambrian College, Sudbury, where he continued to touch the lives of all who met him. Family will receive Friends Friday, October 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. George's Anglican Church, at 1049 4th Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario, where a service will be held Saturday at 10: 30 a.m. Interment in the Leith Cemetery to follow. Donations to the SickKids Foundation, 525 University Avenue, 14th Floor, Toronto, Ontario. (And may be made by calling Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home 519-376-2326).

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BOTH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-10-18 published
BERGSTRA, Findlay▲ Paterson▲
Suddenly, at the Sudbury Regional Hospital, Saint_Joseph's Health Centre, Sunday, October 15th, 2006, age 23 years. Ever remembered by his mother, Susan GLOVER and his brothers James and Evan, Sudbury, his father, Stuart BERGSTRA and Ann-Marie MacDAIRMID, Kitchener, and grandparents Wilma and Jim BERGSTRA, Owen▲ Sound.▲ Beloved nephew of Tish and Bruce MILNE of Leith, Dick BOTH and Mary of Owen Sound, Wilma and Tom BERGSTRA, Fran EXEL and Gary BERGSTRA of Park Head, and Ray and Marilyn BERGSTRA of Edmonton, and grand_son of the late Ruth and Sterling GLOVER, Owen▲ Sound.▲ Much loved by cousins in Grey County, Toronto, Ottawa, and Edmonton, and a large community of Friends. Filled with a nearly unequalled passion for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Findlay also became fan of the Sudbury Wolves. He worked towards the improvement of Disability Services as a journalism student at Cambrian College. From his childhood in Grey County, his happy years in Toronto, and his time at Sick Kids, Findlay touched the lives of all around him. Family will receive Friends Friday, October 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. George's Anglican Church, at 1049 4th Avenue East, Owen Sound, where a service will be held Saturday at 10: 30 a.m. Interment in the Leith Cemetery to follow. Donations to The SickKids Foundation, 525 University Avenue, 14th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2L3 (and may be made by calling Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home, Owen Sound 519-376-2326).

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BOTHA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-03 published
BOTHA, Bernarr " Bernie"
Passed away, at the Toronto Grace Hospital, on Tuesday, February 28, 2006, at age 79. Beloved husband of Eileen. A Service of Remembrance will be held at the Turner and Porter "Yorke" Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, on Monday, March 6, 2006 at 2 p.m. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. For those who wish, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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BOTHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-01 published
WEIR, Lois Ethel (née TINGLE)
Peacefully at Bradford Valley Long Term Care on Saturday, January 21, 2006. Lois (née TINGLE) WEIR of Bradford in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Neil WEIR. Dear mother of Bob, Norman (Eila), Patti (Norval) BOTHAM, and Maryanne (Ted) BOSNICH. Dear grandmother of Rhonda (Ken), Scott, Yolanda (Craig), Laurie, Dan, Christopher, Adrianne and Brandon. Dear great-grandmother of Mikayla, Devon and David. Dear sister of late Reginald, Jack, late Annie, late Ida and Jill. Dear mother-in-law of Yvonne WEIR. Friends may call at Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Road, Bradford for visitation on Saturday, February 4, 2006 from 1: 00 p.m. until time of a memorial service in the Lathangue Chapel at 2: 00 p.m. In Lois' memory, donations may be made to the Children's Aid Society of York Region.

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BOTHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-07 published
BOTHAM, Mairianne
It is with great sadness that the Botham family announces the passing of Mairianne on March 4th, 2006, after a courageous battle. Mairianne will be deeply missed by Walter, her husband of 50 years. Loving mother and friend to Cathy, Terri (HAYES) and husband Pete. Proud and devoted grandmother to Breanne and Denver. Our warmest thanks to Jean, Danny and Kathleen for your continued support and loving care. Mairianne was a lady of strong family values, dignity and courage, a caring, giving person who will be sadly missed by her extended family and Friends. Visitation on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street (at Goulding, south of Steeles). Private family service will be held on Wednesday, March 8th. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice. Condolences - www.rskane.ca "Forever in our hearts"

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BOTHWELL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-14 published
BURGESS, Audrey (née DURHAM)
Of Saint Thomas, on Thursday, January 12, 2006, at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert "Bob" BURGESS and dearly loved mother of Linda KRANZ and her partner John EVANS of Simcoe, Brenda and her husband Bernie SHERIDAN of Saint Thomas, Sandra and her husband Steve WILLIS of Smithers, British Columbia, Elizabeth and her husband John PICKERING of Saint Thomas and Kim and her husband Phil AMBROSE of Saint Thomas. Dear sister of the late Brenda LEWINGTON. Dear cousin of Betty BOTHWELL of Pool, England. Loved grandmother of Tom, Jen, Peter (Helen), Andrew (Laura), Paula, Laura, Scott, Emily, Tim, Becky, Aaron and Bobby and great grandmother of Audrey and Lucy. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Audrey was born in Wallington, Surrey, England on March 3, 1920, the daughter of the late Leonard and Jennie (GOTZ) DURHAM. She came to Canada on February 14, 1945 and resided in Saint Thomas most of her life. She was a member of Holy Angels' Church. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas until Monday morning and then to Holy Angels' Church where Mass of The Christian Burial will be held at 10: 00 a.m. Cremation to follow, with burial of ashes in Elmdale Cemetery. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home on Sunday at 4: 00 p.m. Visitation Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to Holy Angels' Restoration Fund or the Elgin Community Care Access (Homecare).

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BOTHWELL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-04 published
WIST, Joseph Phillip " Sonny"
At Woodstock General Hospital on May 2, 2006 Joseph Phillip (Sonny) WIST in his 74th year, after a brave and painful battle with cancer. Survived by Ruth, his best friend and wife of 50 years (October). Also survived by two brothers, Adam, R.R.#1 Norwich and Michael (Betty) R.R.#2 Vanessa. Five sisters-in-law Phyllis PATCHETT, Doris BOTHWELL, Mary Jane ELDER, Betty ARN, Betty WILSON and Much Loved "Uncle Sonny" to many nieces, and nephews, great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Magdalina and Joseph WIST. Sister-in-law Audrey WIST; Brothers-in-law Dewart PATCHETT, William BOTHWELL, Robert ELDER, Roy ARN, Robert J. WILSON and William WILSON. Born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. grew up on a tobacco farm at Little Lake, Ontario. Worked for Byers and Wenn Lumber 1956-1967. Co-owner of Wilson and Wist Carpentry Ltd. 1967-1993 and thence Joe Wist Carpentry till retiring in 1997. Services to celebrate Sonny's life will be held on Saturday May 6th at 11: 00 a.m. in the Chapel of Arn-Lockie Funeral Home, 45 Main Street West Norwich. Rev. Donna BAUMAN/BOWMAN- WOODALL officiating. Visitation Friday May 5th 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Cremation to follow and Interment later at Norwich Cemetery. Donation to Cancer Society, Kidney Foundation, Woodstock Hospital Foundation, or Charity of choice. Arn-Lockie (519) 863-3020. Condolences may be sent to www.arn-lockiefuneralhome.com

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BOTMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-09 published
SPINA, Eugenio
It is with our deepest sorrow the family of Eugenio Spina announce his passing on Friday January 6, 2006 at the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital in his 89th year; he is now at peace in the arms of the Lord. Eugenio SPINA, beloved husband of Angelina SPINA (née CARPINO.) His treasured memory will live forever in the hearts of his children Anna SPINA (Giuseppe) of Toronto, Lidia COOK (Milt) of Coldwater, Marilena SPINA- BOTMAN (John) of Orillia. Devoted nonno of Angela (Steve), Michael (Anna), Rosa (David), Jolina, and Johannes. Great grandfather of Nicholas, Cristian, Sofia, Joseph and Serina. Loving son of the late Luigi and Teresa SPINA. Brother of predeceased siblings Giuseppe (Gelsomina,) Rosina (Michele), Antonio (Maria), Maria (Vicenzo), Francesco (Teresina) and Carmine (Maria). Brother in law of Maria (Giuseppe, predeceased), Rosina (Michele), Bernardo (Assunta), Giovanni (Genoveffa), Nella Apa, and Antonio Apa. Dear zio of many nieces and nephews. Eugenio will be greatly missed by all. The late Mr. SPINA will rest at Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N. Orillia, on Tuesday January 10, 2006 from 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m; Parish Prayers will be said in the Parlour at 6: 30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday January 11, 2006 at 10 o'clock at the Church of the Guardian Angels. Interment to follow at St. Michael's Cemetery, Orillia. If desired, in lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation in memory of Eugenio SPINA would be greatly appreciated by the family. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.mundellfuneralhome.com

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BOTMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-28 published
DOL, Jacobus "Co"
Born September 27, 1939 in Wervershoof, Holland. (Co was a former partner of Dol Bros. Sod Ltd., of Cookstown for 20 years) Suddenly at home on Tuesday January 24, 2006 at the age of 66, most loved and cherished husband of Lynda. Much loved father of Jack, Ken, and Chrissy, predeceased by daughter Christine. Fondly remembered by Marg. Very loved "Dad" for 14 years of Tracy, Stacy and Aaron. Loving Grampa of Anthony and Amanda. Opa is sadly missed by grand_sons Colton and J.J. and "Poopa" is sadly missed by grand_son Brody. Loving brother of Minnie BOTMAN, Joe (Maria), Martin (Anne), Peter (Freddy), Mary (Jim) and Anne (Jake). Predeceased by parents Jacob and Maria, brothers John, Ted and Joseph and sisters Maria and Alida. Lovingly remembered by brothers and sister-in-law Wes McLEOD (Ruth) and Robert McLEOD (Vickie.) Special thanks to the Barrie Fire Department and ambulance paramedics and the emergency staff at the Royal Victoria Hospital for their desperate attempt to revive him. Memorial Service to be held on Saturday February 11th at 1: 00 p.m. at the Church of Christ, 230 Davis Drive, Newmarket. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie would be appreciated by the family. Goodbye my sweet, sweet love - Lynda

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BOTOS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-05-27 published
Man arrested after woman falls 10 storeys to her death
Tenant who said he'd killed his wife asked to use the phone, apartment manager says
By Hayley MICK, Page A13
Apartment manager Myrna BAZSAY says she was in her office yesterday morning when a tenant barged in, saying he needed to call the police.
"Why?" she recalled asking as he grabbed her cellphone.
She said he replied: "I just killed my wife."
Sure that the friendly, easygoing young man she knew must be kidding, Ms. BAZSAY said: "What?"
Repeating he had killed his wife and appearing in shock, the tall, slender youth peeked through the glass front doors of the apartment at 111 Raglan Ave. near Bathurst Street and St. Clair Avenue West, and noticed a police cruiser, Ms. BAZSAY said.
She said he headed outside with his hands behind his back and surrendered to police, who had rushed to the scene after several 911 callers reported screams and a woman falling from the balcony of an apartment.
Police say a woman fell 10 storeys to her death shortly before 9: 20 a.m. She was identified by police as 19-year-old Seema BADHAN.
Homicide detectives said that her estranged husband had been arrested at the scene. Zohaib SHAUKAT, 18, was charged last night with first-degree murder and was to appear in court today.
Ms. BAZSAY said that Ms. BADHAN was a college student who had moved into the building about a year ago, sharing space with Mr. SHAUKAT, his mother and his 10-year-old sister. Ms. BAZSAY believed the couple had split up about two months ago, with Ms. BADHAN moving elsewhere.
A video camera showed the pretty young woman, who stood just over five feet tall and appeared to weigh about 100 pounds, entering the apartment lobby yesterday morning, Ms. BAZSAY said. She said she saw the body and it was the same woman.
Ms. BAZSAY said that Ms. BADHAN was quiet and friendly, and Mr. SHAUKAT is a "sweet young guy." He would often drop into her office with bagels from the Forest Hill café where he worked, or tease her about her smoking habit. His car had just been damaged to the tune of $10,000 in an accident and he was looking into leasing a new one, she said.
Tzvi SNIR, who owns What A Bagel at Spadina and Lonsdale Roads, said Mr. SHAUKAT was a hard worker. For the past two years, he worked six or seven days a week, starting at 6 a.m., he said.
He often chatted with customers or sang Pakistani songs as he swept the floors. But he was prone to angry outbursts.
"Once or twice he got really get angry on the phone," Mr. SNIR said, recalling how he would shout into his cellphone on the sidewalk outside the shop.
Mr. SHAUKAT complained periodically about his wife of two years, a student at Seneca College, Mr. SNIR said, adding: "I knew they had some problems but nothing major."
Mr. SHAUKAT told him about a split in April, but said that his wife moved back in last week, he said.
Yesterday at about 8: 30 a.m., Mr. SHAUKAT called his boss and said he was sick and would not be going to work. The incident at his apartment building occurred less than an hour later.
Violet BOTOS, 32, who lives directly below the couple's apartment, was watching television when she "heard the crying and then the scream," she said.
After running out to the balcony and peering over the ledge, she saw a body on a parking lot, just east of Bathurst Street. It remained there hours later, covered by an orange plastic sheet.
Homicide Detective Joel KULMATYCKI said police received a 911 call from the suspect where "some admissions were made."

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BOTSFORD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-06 published
BOTSFORD, Joan see RUMBLE.

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BOTSFORD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-06 published
RUMBLE, Joan (née BOTSFORD)

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BOTSFORD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-14 published
MOORHEAD, Catherine Victoria
Peacefully on January 12, 2006 at the Toronto Western Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband Walter Alexander, cherished daughter Eleanor Alexander and by brother George Elliot. Survived and greatly missed by sisters Eleanor BOTSFORD and Jocelyn SMART, by nieces and nephews Nonie PLENER, Jane BOTSFORD, Neill BOTSFORD Joan SMART, Catherine SMART, Ann DICKS; Don ELLIOT/ELLIOTT and Bill ELLIOT and their families. Friends may call at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159 Eglinton Avenue West (2 lights west of Yonge Street) on Sunday, January 15, 2-5 pm. Service in Saint Margaret's Anglican Church, 53 Burnaby Blvd. (Avenue Road and Burnaby), Monday, January 16, 1 p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Margaret's Anglican Church, 53 Burnaby Blvd., Toronto, Ontario M5N 1G3 or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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BOTT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-24 published
COULTHARD, Ellwood Hillis
Peacefully at Saint Marys Memorial Hospital, with his family at his side, on Sunday, January 22, 2006, Ellwood Hillis COULTHARD in his 87th year, of Saint Marys and formerly of Downie Twp. Beloved husband of Ruth (RICHARDSON) COULTHARD. Dear father of Ruth Ann GREGORY and husband Glen of Woodstock, Jane McKEEVER and husband Pat of Dashwood. Proud grandfather of Sheri BURN and husband Scott of Innerkip, Mark GREGORY and wife Kristen of Toronto, Matthew McKEEVER of Toronto and Katie McKEEVER of London. Great grandfather of Lauren BURN, Allison BURN and Bennett Ellwood GREGORY. Dear brother-in-law of Vera PFLANCE of London, Laverne RICHARDSON and his wife Margaret and Bonnie PLUMMER all of Stratford. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Plezzie (HILLIS) COULTHARD, brothers Lloyd, Garfield (Mike) and his wife Violet and a brother-in-law Don PFLANCE. Ellwood farmed in Downie Twp. and in later years was an employee of the Upper Thames Conservation Authority. Resting at the L A. Ball Funeral Chapel, 7 Water St. N., Saint Marys on Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Saint Marys United Church (85 Church St. S.) on Thursday, Jan.26, 2006 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Dr. Richard BOTT officiating. Interment will follow in Saint Marys Cemetery. In his memory donations to Saint Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation, The Canadian Liver Foundation or the charity of one's own choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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BOTT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-06 published
RICHARDSON, Shirley E.E. (JEFFERY)
Peacefully at Victoria Campus L.H.S.C. with her family at her side, on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer for 11 years. Shirley E.E. (JEFFERY) RICHARDSON of Bayfield and formerly of Saint Marys. Beloved wife of the late Eric V. RICHARDSON (1997.) Loving mother of Mark RICHARDSON and wife Vicki of Parry Sound and their children Sean Eric and Jeffery Robert. Lisa TAPLEY and husband Allen of Lakeside and son Ryan Thomas. Dear sister of Gary JEFFERY and wife Beverley of London, Barb SCHILLING and husband Gordon of Abbotsford, British Columbia. Predeceased by an infant son Stephen, her parents William Rankin JEFFERY and the former Annie KALBFLEISCH. Shirley was a long time employee of the Perth County Board of Education, 25 years service at Saint Marys D.C.V.I., a member of the Huron County Quilting Guild winning many awards for her beautiful work. Her talents were extraordinary. At Shirley's request there will be no funeral home visitation. Cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate her life will be held at the Saint Marys United Church (85 Church St. S) on Friday, April 7, 2006 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Richard BOTT officiating. In her memory donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made by calling the L.A. Ball Funeral Chapel at 519-284-1480.

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BOTT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-11 published
WILSON, Lloyd F.
Peacefully at Saint Marys Memorial Hospital, with his family at his side, on Monday, April 10, 2006, Lloyd F. WILSON age 78 years. Loving husband of Elizabeth J. (Ritchie) WILSON of Saint Marys. Dear father of Bonnie HERBERT and husband Art of Petrolia and proud grandfather of Daniel and Tyler. Dear brother of Grace DUNDAS of California. Helen NICKELS of Bracebridge. Dear brother-in-law of Gladys and Allan ELLIOT/ELLIOTT and James RITCHIE all of Saint Marys. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Frederick Charles WILSON and the former Jenny DOBSON, brother and sisters Laura WEBB, Bertha WEBB, Hazel FOX, Elsie WEBB, Gladys KNIGHT, Russell WILSON. Cremation has taken place There will be a visitation at the L.A. Ball Funeral Chapel, 7 Water St. N., Saint Marys on Tuesday April 11, 2006 from 10: 30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Richard BOTT officiating. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy

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BOTT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-18 published
READY, Phoebe Grace (née WORDEN)
Peacefully at Hillside Manor, R.R.#5, Stratford on Sunday, April 16, 2006 Phoebe Grace (WORDEN) READY in her 90th year. Born in Downie Township, a life-long resident of the Saint Marys area. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd READY (1994.) Also predeceased by a son Douglas (2000,) her parents W.J. and Annie (ERB) WORDEN, brother and sister-in-law John and Merle WORDEN, brother-in-law Neil McKAY, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jack and Sue READY, brother-in-law Charlie READY and a great-grand-daughter of Ireland. Mother of John (Barbara) of Kitchener, Burton (Ara JANE) of Saint Marys, Grace MANTLE of Calgary. Mother-in-law of Shirley REABURN of Sauble Beach. Grandmother of Jane and Jerry, Brent, Michael and Lorraine, David and Judith, Kathy and Rick, Jody and Kevin, Steve and Kim, Geoffrey and Jolan, Gillian and Kirby and thirteen great-grandchildren. Sister of Mary McKAY of Stratford and Annie WORDEN of Kingsway Lodge and sister-in-law of Reta READY of Saint Marys and Dorothy BECHTEL of Kitchener. Resting at the L.A. Ball Funeral Chapel, 7 Water Street North, Saint Marys on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Saint Marys United Church (85 Church Street South) on Wednesday April 19, 2006 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Richard BOTT and Mr. Andreas THIEL officiating. Interment will be in Saint Marys Cemetery. Donations to Saint Marys United Church, Alzheimer Society or the charity of one's own choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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BOTT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-04 published
SWEETZIR, A. Marion (née ARTHUR)
(R.N., Victoria Hospital Grad 1944)
Peacefully at Stratford General Hospital on Tuesday, May 2, 2006, A. Marion (ARTHUR) SWEETZIR age 83 years. Loving wife of the late J. Nelson SWEETZIR (1987.) Dear mother of Janice MURRAY of Tavistock, Arthur SWEETZIR and Madeline of Saint Marys, Alice MORNING and Gord of Saint Marys and Ann KO and Bill of Calgary. Proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Humphrey ARTHUR and Ruth of Saint Marys and Edna SIMMONS of Exeter. Dear sister-in-law of Dorothy ARTHUR and Viola ARTHUR both of Saint Marys. Predeceased by her parents William ARTHUR and the former Sarah ANDERSON and brothers Graham, Jack, Grant and Clifford. Resting at the L.A. Ball Funeral Chapel, 7 Water Street North, Saint Marys on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Saint Marys United Church (85 Church Street South) on Friday, May 5, 2006 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Richard BOTT officiating. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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BOTT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-05-15 published
WAYE, Linda J. (née TOMLINSON)
Peacefully at Saint Marys Memorial Hospital on Saturday, May 13, 2006 Linda J. (TOMLINSON) WAYE in her 53 yr. of Water St. S., Saint Marys. Beloved wife of Ian WAYE. Loving mother of Jennifer BROWN and husband Robert and their children Ian and Ema of Exeter, Geoffrey WAYE and wife Cindy and their daughter Tamara of Stratford. Beloved daughter of Jessie (ROBINSON) TOMLINSON of Saint Marys and the late John TOMLINSON (1982.) Dear sister of Susan and Harry JAQUES of Exeter, Janet and Ron HENDERSON of R.R.#3, Saint Marys, David TOMLINSON of Aylmer and Chris DAMEN of Saint Marys. Dear sister-in-law of Irene TOMLINSON of Exeter. Predeceased by a brother Barry J. TOMLINSON in 2003. At Linda's request cremation has taken place. A service of celebration will be held at the Saint Marys United Church (85 Church St. S.) on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Richard BOTT officiating. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Children's Hospital of Western Ontario Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be made by calling the L.A. Ball Funeral Chapel at (519) 284-1480.

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BOTT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-07 published
STACEY, Brian J.
Suddenly in Saint Marys on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. Brian J. STACEY, age 45 years. Dear husband of Leslee (BERRY) STACEY and loving father of Sara and Matthew. Cherished son of Floyd and Donna (DRINKWALTER) STACEY. Dear brother of Steve STACEY and Trish RANSLEY of Saint Marys and Kevin STACEY of Sarnia. Beloved grand_son of Florence DRINKWALTER of Saint Marys and the late Jack DRINKWALTER. Dear son-in-law of Grant and Muriel BERRY of Saint Marys. Dear brother-in-law of Kim and John MUNRO of Saint Marys and Campbell and Danielle BERRY of Calgary. Dear uncle of Josh and Mike STACEY, Scott and Katelyn MUNRO, Amanda BERRY, Emma and Kent BERRY. Predeceased by a brother-in-law Duane BERRY. Resting at the L.A. Ball Funeral Chapel, 7 Water St. N., Saint Marys on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Saint Marys United Church (85 Church St. S., Saint Marys) on Friday, June 9, 2006 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Richard BOTT officiating. In his memory donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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BOTT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-07 published
MATTSON, Donald
At Woodstock General Hospital on Wednesday July 5, 2006. Donald MATTSON of Canterbury Street, Woodstock in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Pauline MATTSON (née ROWE.) Dear father of Mary Jane IUTZI and her husband Edward of Strathroy, Dave and his wife Judy of Oxford Centre, Wendy SMYTH and her husband David of Windsor, Sue SIM and her husband Clark of Woodstock, Margaret BLAKE and her husband Matthew of Guelph. Loved grandfather of Alayna IUTZI, Adrian IUTZI, Andrew MATTSON, Brooke MATTSON, Derek SMYTH (Kelly), Kevin SMYTH, Sophie ROE, Danielle ROE, Trent ROE and three great-grandchildren, Ian MATTSON, Chloe SMYTH and Ethan SMYTH. Dear brother of Jean FOSTER of Thamesford and brother-in-law of Hilda MATTSON of British Columbia. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his grand_son Jason SIM, brothers Fred, Bill and sisters Margaret CAVANAGH, Sadie ELMS and Florence McKAY. Don served overseas in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War 2. Friends may call at the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Avenue, Woodstock (519-539-0004) Friday 2: 30-4:30 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held in the chapel Saturday at 2: 00 p.m. with Pastor Doug BOTT officiating. Interment Innerkip Cemetery. Contributions to Christian Horizons or Woodstock General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com

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BOTT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-09-23 published
MacDONALD, Mary▼ Louise▼ (née BOTT) (9 July 1918-17 September 2006)
Beloved wife of the late John (2003). Dear mother of Brian (Holly) and Colin (Susan) and grandmother of Laura and Heather. Mary Louise was a graduate of Victoria College, served with the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War, and was Professor Emeritus, Ryerson University (Department of Fashion). The family will receive Friends for a reception at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday September 30th. A memorial service and interment will take place in Muskoka on Thanksgiving weekend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Way or Ryerson University (annual M.L. Macdonald Award for Excellence in Drafting).

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BOTT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-09-27 published
MacDONALD, Mary▲ Louise▲ (née BOTT) (9 July 1918-17 September 2006)
Beloved wife of the late John (2003). Dear mother of Brian (Holly) and Colin (Susan) and grandmother of Laura and Heather. Mary Louise was a graduate of Victoria College, served with the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War, and was Professor Emeritus, Ryerson University (Department of Fashion). The family will receive Friends for a reception at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday September 30th. A memorial service and interment will take place in Muskoka on Thanksgiving weekend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Way or Ryerson University (annual M.L. Macdonald Award for Excellence in Drafting).

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BOTT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-24 published
BROOKS, Dave
Peacefully in his sleep at home with his family on Sunday, January 22nd, 2006. Dearly loved husband of Cathy, beloved father of Chris and Cory. Dear Papa to Zachary. Loving brother of Dianne BOTT. Friends may call at the Giffen-Mack "Danforth" Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 2570 Danforth Ave., (at Main St. subway), 416-698-3121, on Wednesday, January 25th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in the Giffen-Mack Chapel on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment in Saint John's Norway Cemetery.

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BOTTAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-27 published
HALTON, Douglas Eric (January 28, 1916-March 23, 2006)
Douglas Eric HALTON passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and Friends at Fairview Lodge, Whitby on the afternoon of March 23rd, 2006, in his 91st year. Doug was a decorated World War 2 Veteran having served with the British Army (Essex Yeomanry, Royal Artillery and Indian Airborne Division) in Europe, the Middle East, and India. 'Eric' arrived in Canada in 1954 with his wife Gwen and family and was employed at Shore Gas, Consumers Gas and the Durham Board of Education. Douglas was predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years, Gwendoline May HALTON (BAILEY.) He is survived by his sister Kitty GOULD of Stratford. His immediate family of five sons consists of: Allan and his wife Sherillyn (Law), and grandchildren Robin, Ryan and Tracy of Whitby and Tara BOTTAN (Brian) of Thunder Bay; Barry of Tweed; David and his wife Linda (Edwards) of Whitby, and grandchildren Phillip (Stephanie) and great-grandchildren Lily and Lief of Toronto, granddaughter Heather THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON (Jason) and great-granddaughter Paige of Brooklin; Ronald and his wife Carol (Sutton), and grandchildren Dawn and Colin of Fenelon Falls; Terry of Whitby. Douglas will be fondly remembered by longtime friend Stu McLERIE of Oshawa and family and Friends in England, New Zealand and U.S.A. (Wisconsin). The family would like to thank the staff and residents of Fairview Lodge, Whitby for their loving support and compassion, in particular the residents and nursing staff of "A" Wing, and Doug's special nurse Patricia. "There are angels among us" Friends may join the family in paying their respects at W.C. Town Funeral Chapel, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby (905-668-3410), on Monday, March 27th, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, March 28th, 2006 at 10: 00 a.m. followed by interment at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. A reception will be held at Saint Mark's United Church, 201 Centre Street South, Whitby, Ontario. Friends wishing to make donations, in lieu of flowers, may do so to Fairview Lodge, Whitby, "A" Wing.

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BOTTEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-14 published
BISBEE, Leslie
Peacefully at home on Saturday, November 11, 2006, surrounded by her family. For 3 years and 3 months Leslie fought the good fight against breast cancer. Born in Ingersoll on May 16, 1953 to Frank and Ruth (HARRIS) BISBEE. Leslie grew up between Ingersoll and the backstretch of Vernon Downs and Batavia where she developed a life long love of Standardbred race horses. The family moved to Woodstock where she attended DM Sutherland and Huron Park Secondary School. She then moved onto University of Western Ontario where she graduated with a Bachelors in Physiotherapy (76) and a Masters in Physio (87). She worked at Victoria Hospital, Saint_Joseph's Hospital then finished out her career teaching at the School of Physiotherapy University of Western Ontario. Leslie was an avid sports fan cheering for her Western Mustangs Football team. She supported her girls in horseback riding, hockey, track and field, rugby, swimming and triathlons all across Ontario. As well, she competed in several triathlons and swimming meets herself. She also enjoyed the solitude of Northern Ontario and spent many of her final days at Toad Hall on the Pickerel River with family and Friends. Leslie is survived by her husband Vernon ROBERTSHAW a Veterinarian in Aylmer and their three daughters Marissa of Guelph, Blaire and Ainslie at home in Aylmer and numerous foals, puppies and kittens rescued through the years. Also survived by her father Frank and step-mother Olive BISBEE of Woodstock, brother Gerald and sister-in-law Sylvia BISBEE, niece Emily, nephew Brett of Half Moon Bay, British Columbia, aunt Evelyn (Harris) BOTTEN and friend Herman BEAUCHAMPET of Langley, British Columbia, father-in-law Herbert ROBERTSHAW, sister-in-law Norma and brother-in-law Fred HUTCHINSON/HUTCHISON all of Innerkip, aunt Helen and uncle Bob COLLINS of Ingersoll, cousins Doug (Katie) COLLINS of Ingersoll, Heather (Bill) FREEMAN of Mt. Elgin and Cathy (Guy) KIRBY of Burford and second cousins and step sisters and brother. She was predeceased by her mother Ruth BISBEE. At Leslie's request she has been cremated and no formal funeral will be held. The family will hold a Memorial Service at home on Friday, November 17, 2006 between 1-5 p.m. All family and Friends of Leslie are invited to the Robertshaws for a Celebration of Life well lived. Donations may be made in Leslie's memory to Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society, Brest Cancer Research Foundation or the Leslie Bisbee Clinical Bursary for Physiotherapy c/o Maija Craig, Rm. 11, Alumni Hall, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9 (cheques payable to Foundation Western at University of Western Ontario attention Leslie Bisbee Bursary) Arrangements entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home 519-452-3770

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BOTTERELL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-02-28 published
BOTTERELL, Margaret▼ Talbot▼ (née MATHESON)
Died February 25, 2006 in her 99th year, at Providence Manor at Kingston, Ontario. Formerly of Winnipeg, Margaret (Maggie) also lived in London, England (1930-35), Toronto (1937-62) and Kingston (1962-2006). Predeceased in 1997 by her beloved husband, Dr. E. Harry BOTTERELL. Daughter of the late Alice E. (TALBOT) and the late Most Reverend Samuel P. MATHESON, Archbishop▼ of Rupertsland and Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada. Mother of Daphne PAYNE of Hamilton, and Jocelyn ALLEN and her husband Peter of Toronto.▼ Grandmother▼ of Neil PAYNE and his wife Pascale▼ of Newmarket of Jan MALCOLM and her husband Peter BRASSIL of Vancouver; of Gillian DAVIS and her husband the Reverend Kenneth DAVIS of Whitby of Hugh PAYNE and his wife Christina▼ of Milton; and of Eric ALLEN of Toronto; of Geoff ALLEN of Toronto; and Christopher ALLEN of Hanover, New Hampshire. Great-grandmother of Andreanne and Alexander PAYNE; of Simon, Benjamin and Samuel DAVIS; and of Cameron PAYNE. Aunt▼ to many nieces and nephews in Canada and the United States. Predeceased by her sister Mary and by six half-siblings. Maggie was a truly valiant woman who wrestled most of her life with recurrences of bi-polar disorder. She will be remembered for her great courage, her sparkling gaiety and her love of family, Friends and church. We celebrate her life, we grieve her passing, and we rejoice that she is at peace at last. The family want to thank many people for their compassionate care and support of Maggie: first her devoted caregivers, Kathy MOSIER of Wolfe Island and Mae KANE of Kingston; the dedicated medical and nursing staff at the Kingston Psychiatric Hospital, especially Kathy HEERE, R.N.; and the sensitive staff at Providence Manor; all these people cared for and about Maggie, and we have truly appreciated their support. Visitation at the Robert J. Reid and Sons Funeral Home, 309 Johnson St. (at Barrie), Kingston, on Monday, March 6th, 2006 from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial Service at St. George's Cathedral, corner of Johnson and King Street, on Tuesday, March 7th, 2006 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to one of the following would be very much appreciated: Bipolar Research, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation, 250 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1R8 or The Indigenous Healing Fund, Anglican Church of Canada, 600 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2J6.

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BOTTERELL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-03 published
BOTTERELL, Margaret▲ Talbot▲ (née MATHESON)
Died February 25, 2006 in her 99th year, at Providence Manor at Kingston, Ontario. Formerly of Winnipeg, Margaret (Maggie) also lived in London, England (1930-35), Toronto (1937-62) and Kingston (1962-2006). Predeceased in 1997 by her beloved husband, Dr. E. Harry BOTTERELL. Daughter of the late Alice E. (TALBOT) and the late Most Reverend Samuel P. MATHESON, Archbishop▲ of Rupertsland and Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada. Mother of Daphne PAYNE of Hamilton, and Jocelyn ALLEN and her husband Peter of Toronto.▲ Grandmother▲ of Neil PAYNE and his wife Pascale▲ of Newmarket of Jan MALCOLM and her husband Peter BRASSIL of Vancouver; of Gillian DAVIS and her husband the Reverend Kenneth DAVIS of Whitby of Hugh PAYNE and his wife Christina▲ of Milton; and of Eric ALLEN of Toronto; of Geoff ALLEN of Toronto; and Christopher ALLEN of Hanover, New Hampshire. Great-grandmother of Andreanne and Alexander PAYNE; of Simon, Benjamin and Samuel DAVIS; and of Cameron PAYNE. Aunt▲ to many nieces and nephews in Canada and the United States. Predeceased by her sister Mary and by six half-siblings. Maggie was a truly valiant woman who wrestled most of her life with recurrences of bi-polar disorder. She will be remembered for her great courage, her sparkling gaiety and her love of family, Friends and church. We celebrate her life, we grieve her passing, and we rejoice that she is at peace at last. The family want to thank many people for their compassionate care and support of Maggie: first her devoted caregivers, Kathy MOSIER of Wolfe Island and Mae KANE of Kingston; the dedicated medical and nursing staff at the Kingston Psychiatric Hospital, especially Kathy HEERE, R.N.; and the sensitive staff at Providence Manor; all these people cared for and about Maggie, and we have truly appreciated their support. Visitation at the Robert J. Reid and Sons Funeral Home, 309 Johnson St. (at Barrie), Kingston, on Monday, March 6th, 2006 from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial Service at St. George's Cathedral, corner of Johnson and King Street, on Tuesday, March 7th, 2006 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to one of the following would be very much appreciated: Bipolar Research, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation, 250 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1R8 or The Indigenous Healing Fund, Anglican Church of Canada, 600 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2J6.

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BOTTERELL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-30 published
James BURK/BURKE, Writer And Editor: (1917-2006)
Paralyzed by an auto accident in 1942, he survived to become one of Canada's longest-surviving paraplegics
By Douglas McARTHUR, Special to The Globe and Mail, Page S9
Toronto -- James BURK/BURKE was 22 and only weeks from getting a pilot's licence when an accident left him paralyzed. The year was 1940 and Toronto's health system was ill equipped to deal with civilian paraplegics. Hospital authorities basically told him to "pray and die," he said later.
He spent long years in institutions before the availability of the personal collapsible wheelchair -- combined with his own willpower -- helped him start a new life on the outside. He worked as a freelance writer and editor, married radio and stage personality Laddie DENNIS, and authored two comic novels in the 1960s. He was to spend more than six decades in a wheelchair and was one of Canada's longest-surviving paraplegics.
"He never allowed himself to be shackled by remorse," says William GEISLER, one of the doctors who helped with his rehabilitation. "He didn't ruminate on what had been. He knew those emotions would sap him of the energy he required." Friends say he avoided talking about his handicap, had a strong sense of humour and was always willing to help others.
For a number of years, Mr. BURK/BURKE edited the Caliper, the journal of the Canadian Paraplegic Association. He also wrote Return to Action, a history of treatment programs for spinal-cord patients. But he never mentioned disabilities in his other writings, which included a physical fitness course, short stories, book reviews for The Globe and Mail and two novels.
Flee Seven Ways (1964) is the rollicking tale of a corrupt businessman. It was published in Britain, the U.S. and Germany to favourable reviews. "A very funny first novel," wrote The New York Times. The paper's Literary Supplement noted: "His novel is a complex construction, bravely undertaken and creditably carried out."
In The Firefly Hunt (1969), mischief and mayhem bedevil the hero after he inherits a castle from an eccentric uncle. Argosy magazine called it "a sparkling Roman-candle of a fantasy." Mr. BURK/BURKE drafted a third novel, but health problems halted completion.
Christened James KAPHALAKOS, he changed his last name to BURK/BURKE as a young man. He was the second of five sons of Panogiotis (Peter) KAPHALAKOS, a Greek immigrant who operated a Toronto coffee business, and his wife, Florence (née COCHRANE.) Young James excelled at school and in athletics but, because of his father's death in 1930, he abandoned his studies. To support his family, he graduated from high school and then went looking for whatever work he could find.
An avid weightlifter with a striking physique, he earned some income as a live model at the Ontario College of Art. But his main job in 1940 was on the bull gang at a paper mill. He was also taking flying lessons at the Toronto Island airport, but only when he had some extra money. That all changed when the car in which he was a passenger was involved in an accident. The impact broke his back and left him paralyzed from the mid-back down.
At the time, life expectancy for paraplegics was considered low. As a result, Mr. BURK/BURKE was given little more than food, a bed to lie in and drugs to fight off infection. In all, he spent seven years at a succession of Toronto hospitals. Later, he said he only talked about those missing years "to counter the canard" that he had spent them in jail.
He gave details of his dreary hospital years in lengthy interviews conducted in the early 1990s by Mary TREMBLAY, an associate professor of health sciences at McMaster University. She used his experiences in a series of academic papers on the evolution of Canada's treatment of spinal-cord injuries.
At Saint Michael's Hospital, nuns asked Mr. BURK/BURKE to accept his fate and make peace with God. "I somehow didn't feel like taking on the chore of dying at that moment," he told Ms. TREMBLAY. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital was "very restrictive" with few activities, but at Runnymede Hospital he found the staff to be more sympathetic. Somehow, he obtained a typewriter and took up writing. One of his first successes as a freelancer was a correspondence course on fitness that he sold through magazine ads.
His life changed dramatically in 1946 when he was visited by Dr. Al JOUSSE and John COUNSELL, a paraplegic veteran who had been injured at Dieppe. Along with neurosurgeon Doctor Harry BOTTERELL, they had helped set up Lyndhurst Lodge in Toronto as a centre for spinal-injury rehabilitation programs for veterans of the Second World War. As a deserving civilian, Mr. BURK/BURKE was squeezed into the program. He began travelling to Lyndhurst for physiotherapy twice a week. More importantly, he was given one of the Everest and Jennings folding, self-propelled wheelchairs that had provided freedom and hope to paraplegic veterans.
In 1948, he moved to the Young Men's Christian Association in downtown Toronto where he pursued his writing career. He wrote short stories and book reviews, and also worked as a copy editor. It was at the Young Men's Christian Association coffee bar that he met Laddie DENNIS, then a stage actress and radio announcer. She later appeared regularly on Canadian Broadcasting Corporation television and became a travel writer. One friend called their romance "the love story of the century." Ms. DENNIS says she "made the first move" and was also the one who proposed. They were married in 1951 and spent their honeymoon in Mexico.
In 1955, they purchased a former five-car garage that once belonged to the historic Falcon Inn in Scarborough. The partly finished structure was considered a white elephant, but the couple turned it into a comfortable home where they often entertained 40 guests at a time.
In 1963, Mr. BURK/BURKE was invited to England to turn his first novel into a screenplay. The project fell through, but along the way he picked up an assignment to write the script for a British Broadcasting Corporation Radio play based on Nikolai Gogol's Diary of a Madman. It starred comedian Kenneth Williams.
Despite his handicap, Mr. BURK/BURKE drove a car, raked lawns, got in and out of a rowboat and even chopped wood.
Mary TREMBLAY started one interview saying she wanted to talk about Mr. BURK/BURKE's ideas about disability. His reply summed up his attitude: "I'm against it."
James BURK/BURKE was born in Toronto on September 16, 1917. He died in Toronto on October 15, 2006, of complications of paraplegia. He was 89. He leaves his wife, Laddie DENNIS, and brothers Paul and Peter KAPHALAKOS.

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BOTTERILL o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.collingwood.the_connection 2006-03-10 published
PICARD, Elaine Isabel
It is with great sadness that her family announces the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, in Madeira Beach, Florida, on Thursday, February 23, 2006. "Lady" was the loving mother of Alan and Marilyn, Beverley and Peter (HEENAN) and Leslie and Rod (BOTTERILL) and Grandmother of John and Lynn, Kelly and Brian (MATTHEWS,) Christy and Jason (DIMMIG,) Jamie and Jeff (BARNES,) Stephen and Tomikc (BOTTERILL,) Michael (BOTTERILL) and Ashley (HEENAN;) "G.G." to Sydney and Taine (PICARD) and Hannah (BARNES.) She will be remembered with great love and affection by her many Friends in Toronto, Shelburne, Collingwood and Madeira Beach. We will miss her greatly but know that she is now with Raymond "Pops", her wonderful husband for eternity. Cremation will take place in Florida, with a memorial service to follow in Collingwood in the spring.
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BOTTINEAU o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-16 published
BOTTINEAU, Mary (née SWEENEY)
Of Caressant Care Nursing Home, Saint Thomas, on Saturday, October 14, 2006, at the Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Celetin (Butts) BOTTINEAU and dearly loved mother of Bruce, Paul and his wife Janet, Jo-Anne HALL and her husband Bill, Jerry and his wife Mary, all of Saint Thomas and Barry and his wife Ann of Hanmer. Predeceased by grand_sons Michael HALL (1997) and Joshua BOTTINEAU (1990) and by brothers Clifford and Joseph SWEENEY. Dear sister of Annie BOTTINEAU and brothers Tim and Tom SWEENEY. Sadly missed by grandchildren Anne-Marie, Nicole, Kate, John, Karen, Laurie, Monique, Danielle, Mark, Julie and Matt and 13 great-grandchildren. Mary was born on April 9, 1921, in Chichester, Quebec, the daughter of the late Cora and Tom SWEENEY. She has lived the past 6 years in Saint Thomas and formerly of Toronto. She was a retired Buidling Supervisor. She was a member of Saint Anne's Church and the C.W.L. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas until Wednesday morning and then to Saint Anne's Church where Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11: 00 a.m. Interment to follow in Holy Angels' Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 7: 00 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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