"NEE" 2006 Obituary

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NEE o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2006-01-25 published
ALEXANDRINE " SANDY" ROSE ROY (NEE TRUDEAU)
In loving memory of Alexandrine "Sandy" Rose Roy (née Trudeau), January 25,
1953 - January 21, 2006, who died peacefully at Manitoulin Health Centre
with her family around her. Will be missed by special friend Gilbert Dokum,
sons Micheal and Raymond of Wikwemikong, Richard of Toronto, Jason of
Kingston, daughter Lorraine of Toronto, brother Raymond of Toronto, sisters
Mary Louise, Lucy Ann, Martha, Ellen Joyce and Joan of Wikwemikong and two
grand_sons. Will always be remembered by many nieces and nephews, godchild
Bajek Gabriel Debassige and special friend Joanne Fox and many others.
Predeceased by older siblings Julie, Ruth, Eugene, Joe Alex and parents
Catherine Shigwadja and Steven Murray. Sandy enjoyed her life with her
family, her flower and vegetable gardens, pickling, babysitting, visiting
Friends, camping, the challenge of making a jig saw puzzle, and the company
of her feline friend "Peter." Visitation was from 2 pm, Sunday in Kaboni
Church Basement. Funeral Mass was at 11 am Tuesday January 24, 2006 in
Kaboni Church. Burial Kaboni Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Island
Funeral Home.

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NEE o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2006-01-25 published
BEATRICE STARK MADDEN (NEE McBAIN)
In memory of Beatrice Stark Madden (née McBain) passed away peacefully,
surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 19, 2006 at West Lincoln
Memorial Hospital in Grimsby, Ontario. Bea was born at home, in Edmonton,
Alberta on November 9, 1919. Bea is survived by her husband of 57 years,
Ewart and their 7 children--John (Kim), Ted (Shirley), Carolyn (Dave), Allen
(Mary Jane), Bev, Paul (Jackie) and Mary (Gary), their 19 grandchildren and
1 great grand_son. Bea is predeceased by her parents, Edwin and Janet McBain,
her sisters Pauline and Dorothy and brother, Allen and sister-in-law,
Marion. Bea graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of
Education and taught in rural Alberta. She was Assistant of the Christian
Education for the Manitoba Conference, under Reverend Peter Gordon White,
specializing in girls work, CGIT. After marrying Rev Ewart Madden and
relocating to Ontario, Bea balanced her life with raising her large family
and her active role as a minister's wife. Life in the ministry meant
relocating to different homes every few years. Because of this, Bea, Ewart
and family found stability in a "home" in Providence Bay, Manitoulin Island
where all the family could come together year after year. After their
retirement in the mid 80's, Bea and Ewart spent months of every year
enjoying each other and the peacefulness of their cottage. Bea and Ewart
moved to the Albright Centre in December of 1985 and have really enjoyed the
fellowship that they have there. Visitation was held on Saturday, January 21
from 2-5pm at the Tallman Funeral Home, 3277 King Street, Vineland, Ontario
(905) 562-5454. A Memorial service for Beatrice Madden was held at Albright
Manor in Beamsville, Ontario on Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 4: 00pm.
Greetings were to be read at the service, sent by noon January 22 to the
following email address: tmadden@rogers.com. In lieu of flowers, please make
a donation to the Covenant House Toronto: www.covenanthouse.on.ca or
416-204-7063. Those of us who knew Mom knew that she went through life with
a sparkle in her eye and contentment in her heart!! We love you Mom!!
Peace be with you.

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NEE o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2006-03-15 published
KITTY (NEE EWERT) GRIGULL
In memory of Kitty (née Ewert) Grigull who passed away peacefully on Sunday,
March 12, 2006 in her 77th year at her home in Cayuga, Ontario, following a
lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife and best friend to
Wolfgang. Loving mother of Rupert and his companion Liz of Cayuga, Wayne and
his wife Janet of U.K. and Oliver and his wife Karen of Newmarket. Cherished
Oma to Anna, James, Brandon, Bennett, Johnny, Alexandria and Spencer. Born
in Hannover, Germany, Kitty emigrated to Canada in 1952 and subsequently met
and married Wolfgang in the same year. An interesting and varied life
followed, which included numerous careers such as car dealer and realtor.
Matriculated at the University of Waterloo with a B.A. in 2001 at the young
age of 74. Sincere thanks and gratitude to all the health care workers at
the Jurvanski Cancer Centre, Saint Elizabeth, the Community Care Access
Centre and Careplus. The service took place in the Miller Funeral Chapel,
Cayuga, Ontario on Tuesday, March 4, 2006 at 3 p.m., with visitation two
hours prior to service from 1 - 3 pm. A spring interment will take place in
the Mills and Burpee Cemetery on Manitoulin Island, Ontario.

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NEE o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2006-03-22 published
ALICE VICTORIA DARROCH (NEE PRESUNKA)
In loving memory of Alice Victoria Darroch (née Presunka), who passed away
Saturday evening on March 11, 2006 at the SRH - St. Joseph's Health Centre
at the age of 89 years. Daughter of the late Angus and Rozalia (Skakun)
Presunka. Wife of the late George Howard Darroch. Mother of David George
Darroch. Cherished grandmother of Bonnie Darroch and her fiancee Glen
Austin, Laurie Darroch and Sherri DeLuca (Darroch) and her husband Dan
DeLuca. Great grandmother of David Austin, Matthew DeLuca, Alexander Austin
and a newborn DeLuca girl. Predeceased by her sisters Matty Patterson
(Presunka), Emily Charbonneau (Presunka) and Phyllis Anderson (Presunka).
Predeceased by brothers Walter (Lad) Presunka, Russel Presunka and David
Presunka. Survived by sister Peggy Goodman (Presunka). Alice retired after
37 years as a registered nurse (practicing). She specialized in many areas
including obstetrics and pediatrics. Alice had a fondness for children,
cooking, gardening, collecting, camping, fishing, knitting, reading and
music. She has knitted countless lamb chop puppets which she donated to
local hospitals and churches. It was Alice's wish not to have any funeral or
visitation services, however the family will hold an open celebration of her
life at a later date. Alice's family would like to thank the Friends and
staff at the St. Joseph's Villa and also the staff at St. Joseph's Health
Centre. Any donations can be made to Alice's favorite charities: the Cancer
Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to the
Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home.

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NEE o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2006-03-29 published
MARILYN "MARNIE" AWREY (NEE ENNIS) LLOYD
In loving memory of Marnie Lloyd, 73 years of Sudbury, who passed away
Friday evening March 24 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital, St. Joseph's
Health Centre. Born in Toronto, Marnie graduated from Wellesley Nursing
College in 1954 and practiced nursing in Mindemoya where she met her husband
Bob. Marnie married Bob in 1957 in Sudbury and continued her profession at
the Memorial Hospital. Marnie left nursing in 1966 to turn her attention to
her growing family. She volunteered regularly at Extendicare Falconbridge
and was an avid swimmer. A woman of faith she was an active member of the
ACW at the Church of the Ascension where she was involved in several
different groups. She looked forward to Sunday worship and coffee time
following church. As a summer resident of Manitoulin Island she enjoyed the
family cottage, boating, fishing and socializing with family and Friends.
Marnie was devoted to her loving family. Beloved wife of Robert (Bob) Lloyd
(predeceased) of Sudbury. Loving mother of Tim (Virginia) of Sudbury, Graham
(wife Line) of Sturgeon Falls, Chris (wife Sue), and Leanne Welch (Doug)
both of Sudbury. Cherished Grandmother of Amie Anne, April, Joleil, Ashley,
Kara, Andrew and Jenna. Dear daughter of Harley and Myrtle Ennis,
predeceased, dear sister of Joan Drummond of Kitchener, Ontario. Sadly
missed by many brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews and her wide
circle of Friends. Memorial service to be held at the Church of the
Ascension, 1476 Sparks St. Sudbury, Friday March 31 at 1: 00 pm. Friends may
gather at 11: 30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Church
of the Ascension Memorial Fund, or the Palliative Care Unit of the Sudbury
Regional Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home.

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NEE o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2006-06-07 published
THELMA L. BANKS (NEE PUTT)
Thelma L. BANKS (née PUTT,) age 83, of 320 Willeke Avenue, Ada, Ohio, and a
summer resident of Honora Bay since 1965, died peacefully at home on May 28,
2006. Calling hours were from 4: 00 - 8:00 PM on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at
the Hanson-Neely Funeral Home (311 East Lima Avenue, Ada). A memorial
service celebrating her life was held at the English Chapel, Ohio Northern
University, Ada, at 12: 30 PM on Sunday, June 4, 2006. A private internment
will be conducted at the East Lawn Cemetery, Sugarcreek, Ohio. She is
survived by: her husband, Joseph, children, Joseph G. (Newcastle upon Tyne,
UK,) Linda A. HUFFMAN (Sugarcreek, OH) and Cynthia J. CASAPINI (Zanesville,
OH), her sons-in-law, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was
preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca L. BANKS. Memorial gifts may be made
c/o Ohio Northern University, Hardin County Hospice, or the American
Diabetes Association Research Foundation. Flowers may be sent c/o Hanson -
Neely (419 634-2936 or hansonneely@wcoil.com).

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NEEB o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-07 published
McCLINCHEY, Agnes Catherine (née ADAM/ADAMS)
Peacefully, at Seaforth Manor, on Sunday, March 5, 2006, Agnes Catherine (ADAM/ADAMS) McCLINCHEY, beloved wife of the late Garnet McCLINCHEY (1984) passed away in her 96th year. Agnes was born in McKillop Township on March 31, 1910, daughter of Robert and Mabel (McCLURE) ADAM/ADAMS and stepmother Nellie BAKER. Loving mother of Jack and wife Barbara of Calgary; Bill and wife Barbara of London; Maybelle and her husband Ian CROCKWELL of Bermuda; Dorothy and her husband Keith MacDONALD of Edmonton; Grant and (friend) Irene McCANN of Grand Bend and Don and his wife Gail of St. Malo, Manitoba. Loved and sadly missed by 36 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren. Also, dearly missed by daughter-in-law Edith (Keith) McCLINCHEY of Seaforth. Predeceased by her son Keith; daughter Betty; stepson Beverley and wife Gloria; grand_son Charles SCOTT; step-grand_son Randy of Bayfield; her sister Beatrice FORRESTER; half sisters Edna PHILLIPS and Violet NEEB and brothers John ADAM/ADAMS and Jim ADAM/ADAMS. Agnes was a member of the Eastern Star, Rebekah Lodge and the Ladies Orange Lodge. She was also well known in Seaforth and district for her fine food she served at her restaurants at the Supertest and later at McClinchey's Restaurant. Agnes will be remembered as a compassionate, loving, generous person by all those that knew her. Funeral service will be held at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth on Friday March 10, at 2 p.m., with visitations at the funeral home between 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Thursday, March 9, 2006. Reverend Sue MALPUS will officiate. Interment Egmondville Cemetery, Egmondville. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences at www.whitneyribeyfuneralhome.com

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NEEB o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-09-12 published
NEEB, Wayne
Peacefully on September 9, 2006. Wayne NEEB in his 67th year. Father of Bentley (Mary) and Troy (Janet). Grandfather of Angelina, David, Hannah, Tyler and Derek. Great-grandfather of Brooke. Brother of Sharon MANTLE (Lou) and Marilyn JAMES (Len). Wayne was a school teacher at East Elgin Secondary School in Aylmer for over 30 years and upon retirement, pursued his love of writing and pinochle. According to his wishes, Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Arrangements entrusted to London Cremation Services 672-0459.

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NEEB o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-09-19 published
DOAN, Lylamae
With quiet strength and dignity, surrounded by the loving arms of family and Friends, Lylamae DOAN passed away peacefully at home in Rondeau Park on Friday, September 15, 2006. Despite her own illness, she always put others before herself. She will be sadly missed by her best friend and husband Elvyn DOAN, their children Gord and Tom McKENZIE of Calgary, Lorraine and Russ OUIMETTE of Saint Thomas, Ruth and Dan HUCKLE of Shrewsbury, Pauline and John HINDS of Newcastle, Suzanne and Dan LOZON of Merlin, Kathie Wingrove SMITH and Carl SMITH of Morpeth, and Patty CROW of Saint Thomas. Also missed by her grandchildren Anna, Joey, Lisa, Joel, Jaimee, Joey, Lacey, Jonah, Miranda, Eric, Ashleigh, Trish, Danni, Julia, and Benjamin, and family adopted along the way, Shirley, Laurie, Miranda, Dakota, Scott, Frankie, Rushel, Sue, and Liz. Dear sister of Earl NEEB and his children Ricky, Lisa, and Tanya. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held in Morpeth Cemetery on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 3: 00 p.m. Donations to Epilepsy Ontario or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown, Ontario (519) 674-3141.

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NEEB o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-13 published
McADAMS, Marvin James
Peacefully, at Stratford General Hospital, after a long illness, on Wednesday, October 11, 2006, Marvin James McADAMS, age 63, of Dashwood. Beloved husband of Nancy Jean (LINGARD) McADAMS. Loved father and father-in-law of Terry and Melissa McADAMS of Dashwood, Elizabeth and Ken FRASER of Zurich, Susan and Fraser LOTHIAN of Harwood, Audrey and Jason TIESMA of Zurich, Julie an Lyle WARD of Monkton, Marlene and Steve WINDSOR of Ottawa. Predeceased by infant son Robert James (1971). Loving grandpa of Michael and Chelsea McADAMS, Bryce and Ocean LOTHIAN, Jasmine and Destany TIESMA, Derek, April, and Devon WARD, Matthew, Kaithlyn, Megan and Katherine BROOKS- CLARKE. Dear brother of Murray McADAMS of London, Don and Linda McADAMS of Kincardine. Also remembered by is nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by infant sister Joyce, his parents William and Bernice (NEEB) McADAMS. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; where the Funeral Service will be held Saturday October 14, 2006 at 11 a.m. Tracey WHITSON- BAHRO officiating. Interment Emmanuel United Church Cemetery, Zurich. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com

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NEEB o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-21 published
NEEB, Ina Marie (née ROPP)
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Monday, November 20, 2006 Ina Marie (ROPP) NEEB, of Zurich, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Ward NEEB (1985.) Dear mother of Martha NEEB of London, Sylvia NEEB of Zurich and Edward and Karen NEEB of Hixon, British Columbia. Loving grandmother of Jason, Trevor, Amanda, Teresa and Sarah, great-grandmother of Ryan and Trey and step-grandmother of Connie and Tom, Barry, Kevin and Karrie, Brenda, Tammy and Dwayne, Scott and Justin and their families. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Vera SHANTZ, Luanna and Albert MARTIN and Joanna ROPP. Predeceased by her parents Samuel and Alvina (BAECHLER) ROPP, son-in-law Jack NEEB, brother Alfred ROPP, sister-in-law Verna ROPP and brother-in-law Elam SHANTZ. Visitation in the J.M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street North, Zurich on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, November 23, 2006 at 2 p.m. Rev. Alex McGILVERY officiating. Interment Calvary United Cemetery, Dashwood. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association, Emmanuel United Church or the Lung Association. Condolences may be forwarded to www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Ina NEEB.

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NEEDHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-09 published
REED, Eleanor " Nelly" (WILD)
Peacefully at Middlesex Terrace, Delaware, on Saturday, January 7, 2006 Eleanor (Nelly) REED passed away in her 105th year. Beloved wife for 70 years of the late Charles REED (1999.) Loving mother of Marion J. NEEDHAM of Lambeth. Proud Grandmother of Lynda and her husband Rick WILKIN and Jim and his wife Laura NEEDHAM and great-grandchildren Terry, Matthew, Crystal, Mark, Shannon and Charles, all of Mount Brydges. Friends may call at the McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home (2240 Wharncliffe Road South, Lambeth 652-2020) on Tuesday January 10, 2006 from 2-3 p.m. where the Funeral Service will follow at 3: 00 p.m. with Reverend Elaine CLARK officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Donations to Jesse's Journey (Box 5099 P.S. B C.S.C., London, Ontario. N6A 9Z9 gratefully acknowledged.

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NEEDHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-02-11 published
VANDENBERK, Peter
Our Family cannot express enough appreciation to the 4B South Staff at Parkwood Hospital. It was a big comfort to know you made Peter's last few years enjoyable with your special care, your great smiles and wonderful sense of humour that always made him laugh. A special Thank You, goes out to Reverend Darryll SHAULE for his kind words and prayers during Peter's last hours, his Memorial Service and at his final resting place. A thank you to Paul NEEDHAM and his staff at Westview Funeral Chapel, the help and support given to us during this time was very much appreciated. Louise Vandenberk and Family

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NEEDHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-01 published
RATCLIFFE, William " Burns"
At London Health Sciences Centre-University Hospital, on Monday, February 27, 2006, William "Burns" RATCLIFFE of London, Ontario, in his 89th year. Burns is the beloved husband of Anna (NEEDHAM,) his wife of 62 years, his children Bill (Dianne) RATCLIFFE of Toronto, Patty (Phil) LAPORTE of Zurich, Sheila (Richard) BYERS of Edmonton, Laura (Lauch) HARRISON of Hamilton, Helen (Gord) OLMSTEAD of London, Paul (Cathy) RATCLIFFE of Glencoe, his grandchildren Will and Emma RATCLIFFE, Jacqui (Brad) FORBES, Jody (Tanya) BEDARD, Michael (Gillian) and Matthew LAPORTE, Janice and Ian HARRISON, Craig OLMSTEAD, Jennifer RATCLIFFE (Ted THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON,) and Richard RATCLIFFE as well as great-grandchildren Logan, Ryan and Luke FORBES. He will also be missed by his brother Jim RATCLIFFE of Niagara Falls, and sister-in-law Dorothy RATCLIFFE of Exeter along with many nieces and nephews. Burns was predeceased by his brother Grant RATCLIFFE and sister-in-law Jane RATCLIFFE. Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday from 7: 00-9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North. A private family memorial will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation-Palliative Care Unit or to the charity of your choice.

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NEEDHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-22 published
BROCK, Clark
The Family of the late Clark BROCK would like to express their sincere appreciation to families, Friends, co-workers, neighbours and Clark's business associates for their prayers, support, cards, masses, floral tributes, donations and food. We would like to thank the two Paramedic teams and Fire Fighters who tried so hard to help Clark. To the University Hospital emergency staff for their efforts and support. To Paul NEEDHAM and the Westview Chapel staff who made a difficult time easier. To Fr. Bob REMARK and Terry GALLIVAN for their spiritual guidance and heartfelt service. To the St. Pius X and Saint_Joseph's Faith Community for their prayers, the choir for their beautiful voices and especially the Catholic Women's League for providing a lovely luncheon at our home. To Saint Peter's Cemetery and John LEMON for their direction and support. Special thanks of appreciation to our London and Oakridge Community for all their kindness and support. It will always be remembered. Sincerely, Ruth, Leslie, Karen, Darla Owen, Sue, Becky, Emily, Jake and Zack

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NEEDHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-22 published
HOBBS, Julia "Jo"
The family of the late Julia "Jo" HOBBS would like to express our sincere gratitude to the many wonderful relatives and special Friends who helped make Julia's life complete. Special thanks to Doctor JETHWA, who was not only her doctor but a dear friend, along with all of the physicians and staff at the Carling Heights Medical Centre. We extend our appreciation to the administration, nurses, staff and residents at the Mount Hope Long Term Care facility where Julia spent the last 9 years of her life. Special thanks to Paul NEEDHAM and his staff at the Westview Funeral Chapel for helping us celebrate Julia's life. To the many Friends and acquaintances who surrounded Julia with love and companionship, we thank you all. Julia will be sadly missed, but her cheerfulness through the adversity of living 40 years with Multiple Sclerosis will live in our hearts forever. Paul, Tim, Ann, Jeff and Jeremy.

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NEEDHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-05 published
NEEDHAM, Elizabeth Jean (née HOWLETT)
Peacefully at Bluewater Health Norman Street Site, Sarnia on July 3, 2006 Elizabeth Jean NEEDHAM, age 83 of Sarnia. Elizabeth was a life time member of Dunlop United Church and also volunteered with the church, Meals on Wheels, Children's Aid and the Victorian Order of Nurses Beloved wife of Donald NEEDHAM. Loved mother of Cheryl MATHEWS and her husband Paul, Joseph NEEDHAM, Jamie NEEDHAM and his wife Ann. Dear grandmother of Amanda, Michael, Tiffany and James. Sister of Jeannie McCORMICK, Marilyn WILSON, Connie HOWLETT and Gene of London, Judy SMITH, Lois McNABB and her husband Ray of Petrolia, Anna PAISLEY and her husband Ted of Petrolia, Virginia RACZ and her husband Steve of Wallaceburg. Predeceased by her parents Mary and George HOWLETT, a sister Gloria BARNES and a brother John HOWLETT. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 7, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. at Dunlop United Church, 757 Rosedale Ave., Sarnia. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Sympathy through donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca Arrangements entrusted to Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, Ontario (519) 542-5541.

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NEEDHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-13 published
ROBSON, Marjorie Kathleen (née ARMSTRONG)
Peacefully at Chateau Gardens Nursing Home, Parkhill, Ontario on Tuesday December 12, 2006 Marjorie Kathleen (ARMSTRONG) ROBSON formerly of London Township in her 103rd year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon H. ROBSON (1980.) Dear mother of Edward and Nancy ROBSON, Arthur and Patricia ROBSON and the late Charles ROBSON. Dear mother-in-law of Joan ROBSON and Ralph NEEDHAM. Dearly loved grandmother of Paul ROBSON, Anna ROBSON and Richard MORPHY, Mark and Paula ROBSON, Brent ROBSON, Keith and Leslie ROBSON, Andrea and Jason FEDDEMA, Katie ROBSON, and Karen and Doug VANDERKANT. Dearly loved great-grandmother of Emily and Adam MORPHY, Grace FEDDEMA, Mary ROBSON and Lia VANDERKANT. Mrs. ROBSON was the last survivor of the 7 children of William and Sarah ARMSTRONG of Cassel, Ontario. Resting at the T. Stephenson and son Funeral Home, Ailsa Craig where Friends and relatives may call on Thursday, December 14 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Vanneck United Church on Friday December 15 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Pam TOLMAY officiating. Private interment Telfer Cemetery. Donations to Chateau Gardens Nursing Home, Parkhill or Vanneck United Church would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Mrs. Marjorie ROBSON.

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NEEDHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-26 published
NEEDHAM, Fern
In London on Saturday, December 23, 2006, with the courage and gentleness that guided her life, Fern passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husband Maurice John NEEDHAM, 1974. Fern will be lovingly remembered by her children Lynne EEDY and David NEEDHAM (Cathy.) Fern was proud grandmother and nana to Chad and Lauren EEDY, Clayton, Joshua, Sarah and Katie NEEDHAM. She is survived by her sisters Dorothy NEEDHAM and Lorna McSPADDEN (Earl) and predeceased by her brother, Clayton. Fern's lifelong passion for horses led her to establish Arva Crest Farm. With determination she fulfilled her dream, guiding, Arva Crest AgoGo to become one of Canada's best trotting horses. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the funeral service which will be conducted on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North. Interment at Medway Cemetery, 10 Mile Road, London Township. The family wish to thank the exceptional and compassionate care of the nurses on sixth floor, Palliative Care, L.H.S.C. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Fern's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of choice. Online condolences can be made to westview@execulink.com

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NEEDHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-29 published
NEEDHAM, James
At London Health Sciences Centre-Victoria Campus on December 27, 2006, Mr. James NEEDHAM of London in his 77th year. Loving husband of Marlene. Step-father of Kim HENEBRY (Stash,) Bob AGAR and Jim AGAR (Pauline.) Grandfather of Alicia CLEMANCE (Sam) and Tracy HENEBRY (Adam.) Great-grandfather of Emily, Jacob and Aiden. Brother of Roy (Marianne) of California and George of British Columbia and brother-in-law of Armande. James will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends may be received in the Needham Funeral Chapel, 520 Dundas Street, London (519-434-9141) on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. where the Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday January 3, 2007 at 1 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to service time. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In James' memory, donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated.

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NEEF o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-12-08 published
VANDERDUIM, Hendrik " Henk"
At Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy on Wednesday in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Grace VANDERDUIM for 67 years. Dear mother of Ida Traxler of Strathroy and Hessel VANDERDUIM and his wife Judi of Owen Sound. Loved grandfather of Brian and Anne TRAXLER, Karem and Mark KALIN, Chad, Adam, Karin, and Erik VANDERDUIM and great-grandfather of Sam and Sarah TRAXLER and Walker and Nate KALIN. Also▼ survived by sister Hinke (Helen) NEEF of Saint Thomas and Anna VISSCHER of the Netherlands, sister-in-law Sandra VANDERDUIM of Waterloo and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Binnert (Bert) VANDERDUIM and an infant son. Visitation will be held at Strathroy United Church, Front Street, Strathroy on Monday, December 11 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. when a Memorial Service▼ will be held with Rev. Jock TOLMAY officiating. In lieu of flowers donations to the Sprucedale Family Council, Strathroy or Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, Owen Sound would be appreciated. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Hendrik.
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NEEF o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-08 published
VANDERDIUM, Hendrik " Henk"
At Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy on Wednesday, December 6, 2006, Hendrik (Henk) VANDERDIUM of Strathroy in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Grace VANDERDIUM for 67 years. Dear mother of Ida TRAXLER of Strathroy and Hessel VANDERDIUM and his wife Judi of Owen Sound. Loved grandfather of Brian and Anne TRAXLER, Karem and Mark KALIN, Chad, Adam, Karin, and Erik VANDERDIUM and great-grandfather of Sam and Sarah TRAXLER and Walker and Nate KALIN. Also▲ survived by sister Hinke (Helen) NEEF of Saint Thomas and Anna VISSCHER of the Netherlands, sister-in-law Sandra VANDERDIUM of Waterloo and many nieces and nephews. Predeceaesd by his brother Binnert (Bert) VANDERDIUM and an infant son. Visitation will be held at Strathroy United Church, Front Street, Strathroy on Monday, December 11 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. when a Memorial Service▲ will be held with Rev. Jock TOLMAY officiating. In lieu of flowers donations to the Strathroy United Church or Sprucedale Family Council, Strathroy would be appreciated. (Denning Bros. Funeral, Strathroy in charge of arrangements) A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Henddrik.

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NEEL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-27 published
WATSON, Charles C.
Passed away peacefully in his sleep at the home of his daughter in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on Thursday, November 23, 2006. Born on May 3, 1921 in Eagle Grove, Iowa, the son of the late Glen and Mercy WATSON. Charles, devoted husband to the late Alice (1993,) father to Kay (Bill) WAGNER of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Joan (Jim) KIRKPATRICK of Casa Grande, Arizona, Teena (Phil) MUELLER of London, Ontario. Grandfather to Brent (Kristin) ROBBINS of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tim (Regan) and Neal (Dominque) ROBBINS of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Colleen (Andy) NEEL of Seattle, Washington, Rob KIRKPATRICK of Seattle, Washington and Kevin (Gladys) KIRKPATRICK of Nashville, Tennessee, Sara MUELLER of Kingston, Ontario and Kristin (Ben) MUELLER- HEASLIP of Toronto, Ontario. Great-grandfather to Catherine, Lauren, Elizabeth ROBBINS, Arlo and Callum NEEL, Justin, Connor, Liam ROBBINS and Jamie KIRKPATRICK. Charles was a decorated World War 2 and Korean Army/Air Force navigator, a graduate of John Marshall Law School, a successful businessman who worked his way up from office clerk to Vice-president of International sales for the Canadian Pacific Railroad and most of all a loving and proud husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His hobby after his retirement from the Canadian Pacific Railway was making beautiful skeleton clocks. The clocks he gave to each of his children and grandchildren will be a treasured remembrance. He had a great love of classical music, good food and wine. Friends may call on Friday, December 1, from 6: 30 to 9: 00 p.m. at the James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 Saint_James at Richmond. The funeral service will be conducted at Saint Paul's Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street at Queens Ave., on Saturday, December 2nd at 10: 30 a.m. Interment at Woodland Cemetery. In his memory a donation may be made to Saint Paul's Cathedral, 472 Richmond Street, London, Ontario N6A 3E6. (www.HarrisFuneralHome.ca)

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NEELY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-10-25 published
KREASE, Gordon Wilfred
Passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Monday, October 23rd, 2006. Gordon Wilfred KREASE, of Durham and formerly of Cambridge, in his 80th year. Loving husband of the former Doreen NEELY. Cherished father of Wayne of Thornbury, Paul of Hanover, Brian and his wife Cathi of Innisfil, Janet and her husband Ken GARDINER of Durham, Gordon of Cambridge, Michael and his wife Linda of Cambridge and Jo-Ann and her husband Tim BIEMAN of Durham. Fondly remembered by his 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Survived by his brother David and his wife Riena, and his sister Catherine ROSEBRUGH. Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Sandy KREASE and three sisters. Gord and his brother-in-law, David AYERS, owned and operated the Millcreek Service Station in Cambridge. A private family service will be held. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham (519) 369-3837.

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NEELY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-20 published
TOPPING, William Donald
Of London and formerly of Saint Thomas on Saturday, April 15, 2006, at the L.H.S.C. in his 70th year. Brother of Bob and his wife Marie TOPPING of Saint Thomas, Darlene and her husband Bill CORNER of Tillsonburg and Marilyn WALLER of Saint Thomas. Brother-in-law of Mary TOPPING of Saint Thomas and Wendy TOPPING and friend Brian NEELY of Sarnia. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Bill was born in Saint Thomas on November 9, 1936. He owned and operated Saint Thomas Pest Control. He was a former member of the Saint Thomas Kiwanis Club and former member of the Saint Thomas City Council and was active with Saint Thomas Fastball and Saint Thomas Jr. Hockey a number of years and also umpiring. A private family service will be held. No visitation. Remembrances may be made to the Kiwanis Foundation. Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas in charge of arrangements.

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NEELY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-21 published
HARE, Jean (née NEELY)
In loving memory of a dear sister-in-law and aunt Jean (née NEELY) who passed away December 21st, 2004. Your memory is so special Your presence missed so much, You're always in our thoughts And loved by all of us. Lovingly remembered by Reta, Ab and family.

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NEELY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-06-03 published
SIMPSON, Marjory Isobel (née McDOWELL)
Born Listowel, Ontario 1913. Passed away in Arthur, Ontario May 29, 2006. Beloved daughter of Helen (PEARCE) and Doctor T.J. McDOWELL, and sister of Helen HUGHES, Catherine GEORGE, Clendon McDOWELL, and Geoffery McDOWELL, all deceased. Survived by daughter Beverly YOUNG and her husband Doug, and by son Bert and his partner Jake NEELY. Also survived by daughter-in-law Bonnie, grandchildren Justin and Joel, and great-grandchildren Kieran, Kai, Mike and Maya. A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m. in the gardens at Branteany's, 1649 Chappus Street, Windsor, Ontario, 519-966-2334. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Hearing Society, 300 Giles Blvd. East, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 4C4 (519-253-7241) would be deeply appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home, 280 St. David St. S., Fergus. www.grahamgiddyfh.com

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NEESON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-03-16 published
DARRAH, Marie (née McCHARLES)
In her 95th year, passed away at Bethany West, Tuesday, March 14, 2006. Wife of the late James Frederick (Fred) DARRAH, and mother of Catherine, Rose Marie (NEESON,) and Robert. "Mom" to Eleanor and Murray. Grandmother to Todd (Angela), Robin, Jennifer, and David, and great-grandmother to Spencer, Joseph, Charleigh, and Carly. Sister to Isabel, Sadie, Jessie, John, Sandy, and Roderick, who all predeceased her, and Donnie and Margaret. Sister-in-law to Bill KNOTT and Bess DARRAH. Also, sister-in-law to Jeannette, Ruth, Mabel, Walter, and Keith, who predeceased her, and Irene. Aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill (4th traffic light north of Major Mackenzie Drive), on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Saturday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Building Fund at Bethany Lodge, 23 Second Street, Unionville, Ontario L3R 2C2 or to the Gideon Bible Society.

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NEESON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-17 published
Elinor MELVILLE, 65: Friends were family
'She really gathered us in,' buddy says
Elinor MELVILLE, 65, brilliant scholar
By Catherine DUNPHY, Obituary Writer
She died as she lived, surrounded by Friends. Elinor MELVILLE never married ("Just lucky, I guess" she'd say if questioned), and when she died at 65 of cancer -- in the early hours of March 10 in the palliative care unit at Toronto Grace Hospital -- she had no known relatives.
Instead, she had Friends from two hemispheres, both of her careers and both of the countries where she chose to live during the past two decades.
Fierce Friends, loyal Friends, who wouldn't let her die alone, and who now feel doubly bereft because they lost someone who had become family.
"Elinor has had an incredible ability to create family; always a family of her own choosing," said Joan Harkness, a friend who uses MELVILLE and her circle of Friends as an example of one type of family when she teaches sociology at the University of Victoria.
"She had this talent; she really gathered us in," said Morris Thompson, an American journalist who rented and is now buying MELVILLE's beloved adobe home in Mexico. "Unlike the rest of us, she did not have to consider whether she liked Aunt Sally or cousin Mary when choosing the people in her life. She gave me the greatest compliment when she once told me I was like a really irritating younger brother."
An associate history professor at York University, MELVILLE was a brilliant scholar who wrote A Plague of Sheep, a pioneering work of environmental history in which she said that it was the introduction of European plants and animals in the 16th century that turned the Valley of Mezquital, an important valley north of Mexico City, into a desert in less than a century.
"She had a way in her academic life and in her personal life that she could make us look at things differently," said Thompson.
Elinor Gordon Ker MELVILLE was born in Papua New Guinea. Her father was a supervisor of British mines there; she and her mother caught the last flight out of the country before the Japanese invaded in World War 2 and went to stay with her father's only relatives, two spinster sisters living in Australia. When her father died four years later, her mother, tired of living under the matriarchal rule, moved them to New Zealand, where they lived on a sheep ranch. Mother worked as the district nurse and daughter learned how to ride horses and shoot.
Solitary and sickly -- MELVILLE told Friends she should have died about six times as a child -- she grew into a tall, mouthy adolescent who was tossed from three schools. Encouraged to be independent by her mother, who used to take her obstreperous daughter on her own dates as a romantic deterrent as much as a chaperone, she sailed for Newfoundland soon after getting a degree in physiotherapy in Sydney, Australia.
She later went back to school, receiving her B.A. from U of T's Scarborough campus in 1972, her M.A. and then her Ph. D. in anthropology from the University of Michigan. Her research had led her to Mexico 25 years ago, a country that charmed her. She told Friends she felt as if she had come home, that here was a country that fit her.
Using her small inheritance from her mother, she bought a lot in Tlayacapan, Morelos, in the hills about 95 kilometres south of Mexico City. She designed her adobe home and the subsequent guesthouse, where she always stayed whenever she had visitors. She took under her wing the family of her gardener, Augustine, paying for his children's education, and had a longstanding affair with a local man she called "the love of her life" -- but never stayed there longer than 10 or 12 weeks.
She always returned to Toronto, where she had her work and usually another house to renovate and decorate in rich, warm colours. She bought and sold five houses in 15 years. Her Friends remember rooms painted in bright blue and one in the colours of red, yellow and orange that looked as if it was on fire -- and recall one dinner party at which her guests had to crawl out a window to access the table set up on the deck.
MELVILLE was 6 feet, a dramatic, dashing woman with a penchant for hats and Eileen Fisher designs, who would moan with pleasure when eating a good steak and who never walked but strode.
"The world didn't move fast enough for her," said Ruth McGUINNESS, who admitted she found MELVILLE "daunting" the first time they met.
It was 2000 and the two were in Buffalo, undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Four of them became Friends (only two survived). They'd meet at 4 p.m. so MELVILLE could watch Tom Selleck reruns they made a pact that none would join a support group. "We decided we would have none of those people crying in their soup," said McGuinness.
But in 2002, MELVILLE was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. "She raged against the cancer; she didn't just fight it," said McGuinness.
She continued to teach three classes at York until the fall of 2004. Her Friends remember her lecturing a grad student as she was being wheeled down a hospital hallway on a stretcher. Last July she officially went on sabbatical.
Often she stayed with McGUINNESS and her husband, Rory, after a hospital stint, until she was strong enough to return to her own home. But after last Christmas, she was noticeably weaker and stayed with her friend Agueda SHUBERT, the wife of a York colleague.
SHUBERT was one of the dozen Friends who met in February to form MELVILLE's care team. They didn't all know one another, although they knew of each other. "She talked about her Friends to us all," said Mireya Cunningham. "She was always saying wonderful things about us to others."
There was no set schedule in place -- MELVILLE was still too independent to want that -- but there was a new intimacy with her. She let friend Mireya Cunningham, who describes herself as a "touchy" person, hold her hand. "There is a great degree of intimacy involved in being with someone who is ill. It's a world of little losses," said Ruth McGUINNESS.
As well as gains. "She taught me to cherish my Friends," said Jean LEVY, the department assistant at York.
On Thursday, March 9, McGUINESS sent out an email -- in English and Spanish -- and her Friends came flooding to the hospital. Her York colleague Jeannette NEESON read her a poem from a 1940s anthology; Thompson read Shakespearean sonnets. Tea was served and the conversation flowed all around MELVILLE, as she lay dying.
Her Friends held a memorial service for her in Toronto the following Tuesday at 7 p.m. It was 4 p.m. in Victoria, British Columbia where Joan Harkness was teaching her Sociology 100 class about Elinor MELVILLE.
"I put her death notice up on the overhead projector and talked about her," she said. "I wanted to be part of a community of people thinking of Elinor at the same time."
She told her students that this is the kind of impact one life can have, that this is what they can do. They can create a family they can create their own life; their life can be an act of creation just like hers.

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NEEVALL o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-02-01 published
PINN, Hilda Louise (formerly THEDE, née SHEARS)
Died peacefully at Woodhaven Residence, Markham, Ontario, in her 87th year. Wife of the late Harry PINN, and the late Clarence THEDE. Born in Owen Sound, daughter of the late Thomas and Isabella SHEARS. Beloved mother of Joan (James FAULKNER,) Peterboro, Terry THEDE (Carolyn,) Markham. Loved grandmother of Linda and Peter SULLIVAN, Alleta and Trevor NEEVALL, Susan and Kevin ROSS, Judy and Jason THEDE. Great-grandmother of Alexandra and Danielle SULLIVAN and Courtney and Justin ROSS. Sister of Jean (APPLETON) and Douglas SHEARS, Barrie. Predeceased by four brothers and four sisters. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date at Rosemont Cemetery, Peterboro, Ontario.

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