WYE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-07-10 published
HOLDITCH,
Douane
Dixon
At Saint Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, July 9, 2006.
Douane Dixon
HOLDITCH of R.R.#2, Aylmer in his 91st year. Beloved
husband of Evelyn
(RODGERS)
HOLDITCH. Dear father of Muriel
JONES
of Florida, Don
HOLDITCH and wife
Carrol of R.R.#2, Aylmer and
foster father of Frank
WALLIS
(Barb) of Saint Thomas. Also survived
by a son-in-law Bill
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Muriel of Ingersoll and a number
of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased
by his daughter Margaret Ann
WYE (2002) and brothers George,
Arthur, Harold and Cecil
HOLDITCH.
Born in Malahide Township
on June 7, 1916,
son of the late Henry and Jessica
(DICKSON/DIXON)
HOLDITCH.
He was a farmer and worked at Imperial for 25 years. Douane enjoyed
wintering in Florida for 24 years. Friends may call at the H.A. Kebbel
Funeral Home, Aylmer on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral
service will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 1: 00 p.m.
Interment, Aylmer Cemetery. Donations to the Aylmer Baptist Church
would be appreciated. Condolences at www.kebbelfuneralhome.com
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WYE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-12-30 published
WYE,
Larry (né
WYCHOPEN)
Of London (formerly of Edmonton, Alberta) age 49 passed away
at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Thursday,
December 28, 2006. Survived by his loving wife
Maureen
WYE
(ELLIS,)
his mother Anne
WYCHOPEN and predeceased by his father Dmytro
WYCHOPEN in 1985. Dear brother of Evelyn
McDONALD
(Dan) and Emily
YEO
(Ken) and his brother-in-law Bruce
ELLIS (Dayle,)
Todd
ELLIS
(Shelly) and his sister-in-law Donna
SKOMORSKI.
Also survived
by numerous nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the staff
at London Health Sciences Centre University Hospital. Cremation
has taken place. A memorial service will be held in Edmonton
at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the charity of your choice. A Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout
Street South, London 519-433-5184 in charge of arrangements.
On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca
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WYE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-13 published
BLAKE,
Philip
Robert
Passed away February 10, 2006 at his home in Oakville. Loving
husband to Susanne
WHITE/WHYTE-
BLAKE.
Father to Robert
BLAKE, Catherine
ELLIOT/ELLIOTT,
Karen
CARNEVALE and Cheryl
BABARCI. Grandfather to Kelsey,
Makayla and Sebastian. Predeceased by brother Gordon
BLAKE.
Robert
was born in Toronto on September 10, 1935; he lived and was educated
in Streetsville and Port Credit, followed by post-graduate courses
in Industrial Business Management at McMaster University. Robert
was a prominent businessman, Politician, Guru entrepreneur, world
traveller, avid reader and historian. Robert enjoyed his career
with Ford Canada in Industrial Engineering and later with Canada
Brick Company as Vice-President of Manufacturing. Robert then
went on to establish Centrifigal Coaters Inc. in Oakville with
his brother, encompassing 3 plants specializing in paint applications.
It was in Midland, Ontario that he and his brother developed
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Heritage
Marina,
Canada's largest fresh water marina. Robert
was nominated in 1995 by Ernst and Young for the "Turn Around
Entrepreneur Of The Year". A member of the Oakville Chapter of
the Masonic Lodge for many years, he also served as Worshipful
Master. A seasoned politician, he actively participated in many
election campaigns, Municipally, Provincially and Federally,
running as provincial candidate in 1971 in Halton East Riding,
acting as campaign manager and advisor to Robert Nixon in the
1975 Ontario election and fundraised for the Federal Liberal
Party for many years. He was a member of the Laurier Club. Robert
has graciously supported The Arts Community including Oakville
Symphony Orchestra (Maestro Club), Canadian Opera Company, the
new Opera House, The Four Seasons Centre For The Performing Arts,
Stratford and Shaw Festivals and so much more. Gold sponsor to
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Credit Valley Hospital,
Foster Parents Plan and Director of Children's Aid Society. Most
recently, Robert was the lead investor in a local development
group that positively transformed both the residential and retail
core of Downtown Oakville. Both Robert and his wife Susanne were
strong supporters of the Olde Oakville Heritage Society helping
to build the Heritage Parkette on Navy Street. Robert and Susanne's
thirst for knowledge and excitement led them to travel all four
corners of the earth. Robert will forever be remembered for his
strong commitment to his country and community and his win-win
attitude and heart of gold. Visitation will be held at Oakview
Funeral Home, 56 Lakeshore Road West, (one block east of Kerr),905-842-2252,
on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral
Service to be held in the Oakview Chapel on Wednesday, February
15, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow - Streetsville Public
Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Canadian Lung Association
would be greatly appreciated by the family.
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WYERS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-07-21 published
WYERS,
Fred
Passed away peacefully on Sunday July 16th, 2006, in his 73rd
year, after a courageous fight with cancer. Predeceased by his
beloved wife of 42 years, Rita. Loving father of Paul and Betty,
Michael and Janet, Stephen and Christine. Devoted grandfather
of Alyson, Andrea, Cassandra, Billy, Cameron, Jaclyn and Carly.
Survived by his second wife Elizabeth.
son of Hilda and Fred
WYERS of Prescot, England, Came to Canada in 1960, via Lethbridge,
Alberta. Canadian Triple Jump Champion in 1963 with Lethbridge
Track and Field Club. Resident of Thornhill since 1966. Retired
from Metro Toronto Planning in 1995 after 31 years. He enjoyed
his last years playing golf and tennis with his Friends at Bayview
Country Club, indulging his grandchildren, and astounding us
all with his cryptic crossword mastery. He will be sadly missed.
A Private Memorial Service will be held in the chapel at the
R.S. Kane Funeral Home. Condolences can be left at www.rskane.ca/obituaries.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society
would be appreciated. R.S. Kane 416-221-1159
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