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DOI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-10-10 published
Dollmaker, renaissance artist
Known for brilliant Japanese Mataro dolls
Accomplished calligrapher, kimono designer
By Tim LAI,
Staff
Reporter
The death of a renowned self-taught dollmaker has created a large
hole in Toronto's Japanese artistic community.
Miyoko OGURA was well known in the Japanese community for her
artistic brilliance in the creation of Mataro dolls -- figures
based on the daily life and folk tales of the Heian dynasty (784-1191),
a period noted for its peace and cultural blossoming. She died
September 29 at the age of 74.
Born in the southern prefecture of Kagoshima,
OGURA was the only
certified Mataro teacher in Toronto. Instructors must send in
dolls for examination in order to be licensed by the Mataro Doll
Craft Academy in Tokyo.
Other teachers outside Japan operate in New York, San Francisco,
San Diego, Paris and Hong Kong.
Mataro dolls are a type of Kimekomi Ningyou -- wooden dolls dressed
in kimonos and other Japanese garb.
They preserve the tradition of hand-carved wooden dolls developed
on the riverbanks of Kyoto more than 250 years ago.
The founder of the academy, Mataro
KANABAYASHI, discovered a
new way to manufacture these types of dolls by mixing Paulownia
sawdust with glue.
OGURA was a special teacher who was able to see all the careful
details on a doll, according to a long-time student.
"There's always a point on a doll that's very difficult and that's
where she would come in and help you," said Carol
DOI, 62, a
17-year student of
OGURA. "It takes you back into the past of
Japan."
Even with her years of experience,
DOI said she wouldn't be able
to teach future students the way
OGURA did.
Hiroko PIGGOTT, 51, a newer student, said
OGURA was patient and
affectionate, but challenging.
PIGGOTT joined her classes a year ago, after she saw the Mataro
dolls and wanted to buy some for her children.
OGURA told
PIGGOTT it would be more meaningful if she took the
time to learn and make the dolls herself.
Dolls, which must be bought in kits from Japan that cost up to
$1,000, can take nearly 50 hours to complete.
"She did meticulous work,"
PIGGOTT said.
OGURA, who immigrated to Toronto in 1959, had been teaching the
Mataro art form for more than 30 years.
For the past 23 years, she'd been living alone -- she had no
children -- following the death of her husband, Hisao
OGURA,
but her love for people brought her to many community events.
She was a helpful volunteer at the Seicho-No-Le Church, especially
when it came to preparing food.
Often during classes and events at the church,
OGURA would tantalize
the taste buds of others with her sweet Japanese delicacies.
Red bean cakes were the favourite of 80-year-old Kay
YAMAMOTO,
a long-time friend and fellow practitioner at the church.
YAMAMOTO said her friend was a renaissance woman when it came
to revealing Japanese art.
In addition to creating Mataro dolls,
OGURA practised Odori --
traditional Japanese dancing -- was an accomplished calligrapher
and designed elegant kimonos from scratch.
"She's one of these people that doesn't walk up stairs, she runs,"
said DOI.
In her 70s,
OGURA still went to her Tai-Chi classes nearly every
morning.
OGURA had hundreds of dolls in her home, many of them stored
in boxes, and
DOI doesn't know what will happen to the collection.
In 2004, OGURA donated sets of court and Samurai dolls to the
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care in Scarborough.
She also provided a set to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
after a big showing of her dolls at the centre in September.
"Her displays were always special because they were shows you
don't see much," said Jim
URA, cultural programs co-ordinator
for the cultural centre.
"She wasn't there to become famous. She just enjoyed the fact
that people came and looked," added
DOI.
OGURA was set to travel back to Japan at the end of the month
to help celebrate her mother's 100th birthday.
A memorial service will be held today at the Seicho-No-Le Church
at 622 Victoria Park Ave. at 3 p.m.
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DOIDGE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-03 published
CARTER,
Ian
Keith
Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, Thursday, March
2, 2006, Ian Keith
CARTER, C.A., C.M.C. of Sarnia and Grand Bend,
in his 61st year.
son of the late Marjorie Alice
(McGUGAN) and
John Henry
CARTER of Saint Thomas. Husband of Barbara
ROBERTSON
(originally of Aylmer.) Father of John
CARTER of Grand Bend,
Matt CARTER of Windsor, Susan and her husband Dan
BAUMAN/BOWMAN of Mississauga.
Grandfather of Andy, Robbie and Shannon
BAUMAN/BOWMAN.
Brother of Mae
and her husband John
SCOTT of Saint Thomas. Predeceased by brother-in-law
Lawrence ELVIDGE.
Uncle of Sharon and her husband Jim
GILES of
Saint Thomas, Kevin
ELVIDGE and his wife Lori of Dorchester, Kelvin
ELVIDGE of Detroit. Brother-in-law of Stephen
ROBERTSON and his
wife Ann of Grand Bend. Uncle of Stephanie and her husband Brent
HOLMES and Heather and her husband Ken
HOARE all of London. Resting
at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation
Friday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. where the funeral Funeral
Service will be held Saturday, March 4, 2006 at 11 a.m. with
The Reverend Harry
DISHER and Archdeacon Jack
DOIDGE officiating,
immediately followed by interment at Exeter Cemetery and reception
at Grand Bend United Church. Keith asked that remembrances be
made to the Grand Bend United Church or charity of your choice.
Barbara, Susan and Dan, John and Matt wish to express appreciation
and gratitude to relatives, Friends and caregivers for your many
acts of kindness and sympathy during Keith's valiant battle with
pancreatic cancer. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com
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DOIDGE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-20 published
DOIDGE,
Oliver▼
Russell▼
Passed away peacefully at Seniors Health Centre of North York
General Hospital, on Tuesday, March 7, 2006, in his 100th year.
Was a former resident at Garden Court Apartments, Leaside, for
65 years. Russ will be remembered by niece Doris
O'CONNOR (nee
OAKLEY), niece Elizabeth
IMRIE (née
DOIDGE), Rita
OAKLEY, wife
of deceased nephew Jack
OAKLEY, nephew George
OAKLEY and wife
Mary,▼ nephew Ernie
DOIGE and family, nephew Bruce
DOIDGE and
his wife Anne and a number of great nephews, nieces and good
neighbour, Sandy
BROWNE.
The▼ family thank the staff at the Seniors
Centre for the fine care given to Russ. Following cremation,
a private celebration of his life will be held with family at
a later date.
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DOIDGE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-18 published
DOIDGE,
Oliver▲▼
Russell▲▼
Passed away peacefully, at Seniors Health Centre of North York
General Hospital, on Tuesday, March 7, 2006, in his 100th year.
Was a former resident at Garden Court Apartments, Leaside, for
65 years. Russ will be remembered by niece Doris
O'CONNOR (nee
OAKLEY,) niece Elizabeth
IMRIE (née
DOIDGE,) nephew Bruce
DOIDGE
and his wife Anne, and a number of great-nephews, nieces and
good neighbour, Sandy
BROWNE.
The▲▼ family thank the staff at the
Seniors Centre for the fine care given to Russ. Following cremation,
a private celebration of his life will be held with family at
a later date.
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DOIG o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-13 published
MALCOLM,
Eva
Emily
(DUNCAN)
Peacefully with her daughter by her side, on Saturday, March 11,
2006 at Middlesex Terrace Nursing Home. Mrs. Eva Emily
(DUNCAN)
MALCOLM of London in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late
Mr. Robert "Bob"
MALCOLM. Loving mother of Gail
PALLETT and her
husband Edward of London. Much loved grandmother to David and
his wife Kimberley and Mark and his wife Daniella. Dear great-grandmother
of Elaine, Sarah, Mattaya and Kayla. Dear sister of Margaret
DOIG of Listowel. Also survived my many nieces and nephews. A funeral
service will be held at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland
Road North, on Wednesday, March 15th, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. with
visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment Memorial
Gardens, Woodstock. Those wishing to make a donation in memory
of Eva are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation
or the charity of your choice.
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DOIG o@ca.on.peterborough.north_monaghan.peterborough.the_peterborough_examiner 2006-03-21 published
ABRAHAM,
Audrey
Isabelle (née
DOIG)
(March 4, 1921-March 18, 2006)
Beloved wife, friend and companion of 64 years to Douglas Albert
ABRAHAM. Survived by son David Ross
ABRAHAM and wife
Francine
(MARTEL) and grand_son's Andrew Scott
ABRAHAM and Mark Douglas
ABRAHAM, all of Ottawa and sister Eileen
MOSS of Peterborough.
Predeceased by parents Herbert Francis
DOIG and Charlotte Edith
(HANSON) and brother Harold Francis
DOIG.
Funeral service will
be held on Thursday, March 23, 11: 00 a.m. at the Highland Park
Visitation/Reception Centre, (2510 Bensfort Road, at River Road
South, 745-6984). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to
the Canadian Cancer Research Group.
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DOIGE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-20 published
DOIDGE,
Oliver▲
Russell▲
Passed away peacefully at Seniors Health Centre of North York
General Hospital, on Tuesday, March 7, 2006, in his 100th year.
Was a former resident at Garden Court Apartments, Leaside, for
65 years. Russ will be remembered by niece Doris
O'CONNOR (nee
OAKLEY), niece Elizabeth
IMRIE (née
DOIDGE), Rita
OAKLEY, wife
of deceased nephew Jack
OAKLEY, nephew George
OAKLEY and wife
Mary,▲ nephew Ernie
DOIGE and family, nephew Bruce
DOIDGE and
his wife Anne and a number of great nephews, nieces and good
neighbour, Sandy
BROWNE.
The▲ family thank the staff at the Seniors
Centre for the fine care given to Russ. Following cremation,
a private celebration of his life will be held with family at
a later date.
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DOIGNY o@ca.on.peterborough.north_monaghan.peterborough.the_peterborough_examiner 2006-04-01 published
BURGOYNE,
Catherine
Simone
27 years old, of Sudbury, Ontario, passed away peacefully on
March 29, 2006. Catherine was the beloved wife of Paul
SALMENMAKI,
daughter of Richard and Monique
BURGOYNE of Nanaimo, British
Columbia, sister of Lyanne of Victoria, British Columbia, granddaughter
of Gerald BURGOYNE and Jean
DOIGNY, daughter-in-law of Jussi
and Irene SALMENMAKI, and sister-in-law of Erik
SALMENMAKI.
Catherine
will be fondly remembered by many relatives and Friends in Belgium
and Ontario where she grew up. Cathie was a graduate of Trent
University in Peterborough. A Celebration of Cathie's Life will
be held at the R.J. Barnard Chapel, Jackson and Barnard Funeral
Home, 233 Larch Street, Sudbury on Monday, April 3, 2006 at 4 p.m.
Cremation at the Parklawn Crematorium. Donations to N.C.R.F.
Look Good Feel Better Program or S.R.H.F. Palliative Care would
be appreciated. Friends may gather after 2 p.m. Monday.
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DOIRON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-28 published
DOIRON,
Diana
Surrounded by her family at Parkwood Hospital on Monday November 27,
2006 Diana
DOIRON in her 60th year. Beloved wife of Joseph
DOIRON.
Loving mother of Lisa
DOIRON,
Susan
JOHNSON and her husband Kelly,
Brian DOIRON and his wife Esther, Mark
DOIRON, Kevin
DOIRON and
his wife Sheri. Proud grandmother of Tyrone, Mykaylah, Andrew,
Matthew, Damian, Vincent, Chloe, Charlotte and Cheyenne. Dear
sister of Jeanette, Arthur, Aurele and Valerie. Cherished friend
of Shirley (Sis). There will be no funeral home visitation. Funeral
Mass will be held at Saint_John the Divine Church, 390 Baseline
Road West, on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Cremation with
interment in St. Columba Cemetery, Parkhill. Donations to the
London Regional Cancer Centre c/o London Health Sciences Foundation
would be appreciated.
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DOIRON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-06-07 published
PHILPOTT,
Diana
E., S.C.A., O.S.A.
Died peacefully at Toronto Grace Hospital on June 2, 2006, in
her 70th year. Beloved wife of 44 years of Stuart B.
PHILPOTT,
Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, University of Toronto. Mother
of James and mother-in-law of Cynthia
PHILPOTT of Vancouver,
and adored "Nana" to their children, Isabelle and Georgina. Mother
of Charles
PHILPOTT, currently of Belgrade, Serbia. Diana will
be deeply missed by her siblings, David, Joan and Penny
DYER
and cousin Tom
DYER of Vancouver as well as her in-laws, Betty
and George
DOIRON and Martha
ARMOUR, also of Vancouver and her
nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews in British Columbia.
She will also be mourned by "Aunt Dorothy"
PHILPOTT, 95, and
other members of the
PHILPOTT clan in Ontario. Born in Vancouver
on June 13, 1936, Diana began her art education there and worked
professionally at the Vancouver Sun. With her husband and their
young family, she lived for a year in Montserrat, West Indies,
and two years in London, England, before coming to Toronto in
1966. Since that time she became an avid and successful participant
in the local art community, exhibiting and winning awards in
numerous shows over the years, being elected to the Society of
Canadian Artists and the Ontario Society of Artists and membership
in the Guild of Portrait Painters with Albert Chiarandini, the
Humber Valley Art Club, the Etobicoke Art Club, the Central Ontario
Art Association and the Pastel Artists of Ontario. Much of her
most productive work was done at the Neilson Park Creative Centre
in Etobicoke. Diana was also an ardent nordic skier, completing
the Canadian Ski Marathon twice as well as many other similar
events; a keen badminton player and in-line skater, the latter
a sport which she took up in her 60s despite having lost the
use of her right arm to cancer. A celebration of Diana's life
will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Royal York
United Church, 851 Royal York Road, in the Queensway Hall. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative care
unit of the Toronto Grace Hospital, the Credit Valley Hospital
Oncology Centre, the Neilson Park Creative Centre, or a charity
of your choice.
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