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BOUCHARD o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2007-01-24 published
Constance Nettie (McDOUGALL) TURNER
In loving memory of Constance Nettie (McDOUGALL) TURNER, November 6, 1953 to January 20, 2007.
Connie TURNER, a resident of Mississauga died at her residence on January 20, 2007 at the age of 53 years.
She was born in Little Current, daughter of the late Lauchlan and Alma (FERRIS) McDOUGALL.
Connie had a wide variety of interests which included sailing, writing, her work, community involvement and adventuring with her daughter. Tributes to Connie's life include teaching Sunday school, coaching and playing hockey, chairperson for years of the Mount Albert Sports Day, member of Eastern Star, singing in choirs, active as steward in the Mount Albert United Church and working with many community events. Along with these interests Connie held senior positions with Turner and Associates, Aladdin Industries, the Briars resort, Enbridge, Toronto Hydro and finally Director of Marketing and Communications for the Greater Toronto Airport Authority. Connie is predeceased by her parents Lauchie and Alma and her sister Mary-Ann. Dearly loved by her partner Michael and her daughter Nicole. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Chuck TURNER, Gary and Marilyn TURNER, Chris and Lynn TURNER, Mark TURNER, Matthew and Jennifer MATSON, Ben and Gina MATSON, Ryan DUNN, Tracy and Ryan SMITH, Ross and Deone MCDOUGALL, Kyle McDOUGALL and Marita RAGHEB, Neil and Ronda McDOUGALL, Cole MCDOUGALL and Nicole MYLES, Patrick DAWSON, Tammy and Michael BOUCHARD, Julie DAWSON, and Gord BAIRD, Matt and Alexis DAWSON. To all the children in Connie's life, she wishes them health and happiness, Alex, Barrett and Cierra McDOUGALL, Shelby and Taryn BOUCHARD, Brayden BAIRD, Kyle, Cameron, Stephanie, Cassie and Jenna TURNER, Angus, Ainslie and Halo MATSON. Friends called at the Culgin Funeral Home after 7 pm on Friday, January 26. The funeral service will be conducted in the Lyons Memorial United Church on Saturday,
January 27 at 11 am with Pastor Maxine McVEY and Pastor Erwin THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON officiating.
A spring interment will be held at the Gordon Cemetery.

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BOUCHER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-28 published
SEELEY, Lois (née POTTER)
Died Tuesday, June 26, 2007 in her 82nd year after a 10-year struggle with interstitial lung disease (pulmonary fibrosis) at Valley View Villa, Stellarton, Nova Scotia. Lois was born in Ottawa West, Nepean Township, to the late Margaret Gertrude (MURPHY) POTTER and Andrew BOUCHER on February 28, 1926, and graduated from the High School of Commerce in Ottawa. She served proudly as a member of the Canadian Women's Army Corps in World War 2, attaining the rank of Sergeant, with postings to Ottawa, Saint John and Vancouver. She left when the Canadian Women's Army Corps was disbanded in 1946. In l953, Lois married the love of her life, Allan Frederick SEELEY, in Ottawa, where their only child, Ruth Elizabeth SEELEY, was born in 1955. Lois and Allan worked for many years for the Federal Government in Ottawa, and in 1974, Allan returned to the Maritimes to a posting with Environment Canada. Unfortunately, he died young (64) in 1991. She is survived by her daughter, Ruth, Burnaby, British Columbia At Lois's request, her body has been cremated. Interment at a later date in Ottawa, Ontario. Arrangements entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, Truro, Nova Scotia. Very many thanks to Doctor Debra Morrison for her care and devotion over the past 10 years.

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BOUCHER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-04 published
SAVIGNY, Corona Edna (née HANBIDGE)
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 1, 2007 at Peterborough Regional Health Centre with family at her bedside and under the compassionate care of the staff of 4th floor Hutchison. The first of two children to George and Hazel HANBIDGE (née DAWSON,) she was born on April 29, 1920 in the farming community of Stewart Hall in Otonabee Township where she resided throughout her life. She attended the Ontario Teachers' College, graduating in 1940 as class valedictorian. She taught at public elementary schools in Bobcaygeon, Peterborough and Otonabee Township for most of the years 1944 through 1982, spending the majority of her career at Woodview Public School. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Lavergne SAVIGNY, Corona is survived by her daughter Sandra Lynne BOUCHER and her husband Doctor George BOUCHER of Midland, Ontario, and their two sons, Matthew BOUCHER and his wife Doctor Susan BRIEN of Calgary, and Andrew BOUCHER of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and, by her son Doctor Kenneth Wayne SAVIGNY and his wife Margaret SAVIGNY (née OWENS) of Richmond, British Columbia, and their three daughters, Meghan SAVIGNY and her husband David EBY of Vancouver, Gillian SAVIGNY of Montreal, and Allison SAVIGNY also of Vancouver. She is remembered lovingly by nieces, a nephew, cousins, extended family members, the communities of Stewart Hall and St. Matthew's United Church, as well as innumerable former students she both challenged and inspired. The family wants to give special thanks to Corona's caregivers for the past several years, particularly Amanda, Julia and Jeff who did so much to honour her wish to stay at home and live independently. Family, Friends and former students are invited to visit Comstock Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 356 Rubidge Street, Peterborough on Wednesday evening, July 4 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be celebrated at St. Matthew's United Church, Wallace Point Road, Peterborough on Thursday, July 5 at 1 p.m. Interment at Little Lake Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Children's Library Book Fund at St. Matthew's United Church.

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BOUCHER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-21 published
PARKER, Alice Elizabeth (née BUHLE)
(April 3, 1903-September 18, 2007)
This very special lady died peacefully at Providence Manor after a long and full life, filled with love for everyone and from everyone. Alice was welcomed in to the arms of God and to her dearest husband Harry Scott PARKER and to see again her parents Delia and William BUHLE, her sisters Florence BUHLE and Grace KONACHER who died so long ago. Caring step-mother of Archie (Alice) and the late Julia MARSHALL (Clare) and loving grandmother of Shiela THODER (Joe), Susan CLIFTON (Bill) Ann DAVIES (Brent), Steven, David and Christopher (Kim). Grandma will be deeply missed and remembered by her many great-grandchildren Brian, Mary, Sarah, Joey, Kevin, Mary- Kate, Lucy, Jessica, Colin, Evan, Eric, Garrett, Taylor, Lauren, Alicia, Christie, Emily, Erica and Aiden. Cherished aunt of Joyce HISEY (Sam,) Aunt Ollie will be remembered always with endearing love by the Hisey children, Steven (Cindy), Virginia (Brian), Dennis, Vivian (Christopher), and Brian (Sarah) and their off-spring Alex, Emily, Graeme, Neil, Corinne, Jacqueline and Patrick. Alice touched the lives of many. Her thoughtfullness and kindness will be remembered by Friends and families alike. In particular Mary BOUCHER, Wendy PARKER, Karen PARKER, Dixie Lee PARKER (deceased,) Evelyn Storey, the Salisbury and McGinn families are indicative of her caring. Born in New Jersey, raised in Pennsylvania, Alice came to Canada in the 1930's. Moving from Toronto to Tweed, Ontario and finally to Kingston. She was the loving custodian of the Lasalle Cottage on Earl St. for many years. Community and business involvement found her at the Kingston Chamber of Commerce, The Endowment Office at Queen's University, administrative work at Saint Mary's Cathedral and finally as a parish secretary. Cooking, music, theatre, and art filled in her "empty moments". She become the Kingston Grandma Moses to all of us! An exceptional lady who lead an exceptional life through her church, the community, and the people close to her. The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the nursing staff on Montreal 3 at Providence Manor. There have been so many who have so carefully tended to her welfare for so many years. Thanks also to Friar David COLLINS whose prayers and blessings have helped during these last months. Friends and family will be received at the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes - Central Chapel 49 Colborne St. (at Clergy St.) on Friday September 21, 2007 from 4-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint_James Chapel (at Johnson St. and Clergy Street, behind Saint Mary's Cathedral) on Saturday September 22, 2007 at 10: 00 a.m. Rite of Committal to follow with prayers at Mount Hope Cemetery, Toronto at 2: 45 p.m. For those wishing, donations may be made to the charity of choice.

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BOUCHER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-24 published
SPEAGLE, Patricia (née QUARRY)
On Saturday, September 22, 2007 at the age of 77, Patricia SPEAGLE passed away after a lengthy illness at The Brant Centre in Burlington, Ontario. Her equanimity and patience throughout her illness were inspiring to all. Survived by her loving husband Walter, dear sons Paul (Janelyn), John, Michael (Christine) and daughter Mary BOUCHER (Alan.) She will be missed by her 8 wonderful grandchildren - Robert, Madeleine, Matthew, Melissa, Penny, Patricia, Kathryn and Alison. She is survived by her sisters Margaret SILCOCK, Betty CAVANAUGH and Hélène RYAN. Predeceased by her parents James and Dorothy QUARRY, sisters Claire TRUDEL, Eleanor KATONA and brother Doctor Gregory QUARRY. She will be missed by numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend its thanks to the caring staff members of The Brant Centre. Born in Burlington in 1929, Pat lived a happy and productive life in both Burlington and Montreal. She was a longtime hospital volunteer, secretary of the Newcomers Club, member of Saint_John's choir, a lifetime member of the C.W.L. and a wonderful mother who made innumerable trips to swimming, dancing and music lessons, soccer, hockey and schools, all of which produced terrific memories, great Friends, and a legacy that will not be forgotten. Visitation at Smith's Funeral Home, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of the Queen Elizabeth Way), Burlington (905-632-3333) on Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at Saint_John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Brant Street (at Blairholm), Burlington on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Huntington Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Vigil for Patricia Wednesday at 8: 30 p.m. at the Funeral Home. www.smithsfh.com

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BOUCHER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-13 published
WOOD, Donna Jean (née ROBLIN)
Passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Sunday October 10, 2007 at the Winston Park Retirement Home in Kitchener, Ontario at age 87. Predeceased (March 2007) by Robert, her devoted husband of 61 years. Loving mother of Ellen (the late Randy), Wilson (Virginia TAILOR/TAYLOR) and Robert (Deborah.) Devoted grandmother of Michael BOUCHER (Beverly,) Randolph BOUCHER (Angela,) Taylor WOOD, Jessica WOOD, Valerie-Ellen WOOD and DonnaMarie WOOD. Great-grandmother of Zachary, Sarrah and Brittney BOUCHER. Sister of Joanne MILLER (Art) and brother Murray ROBLIN (the late Pat.) Born in 1920 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, she moved to Toronto in the late 1930s on a scholarship from the Royal Conservatory of Music. As a student she began teaching music to children at St. Christopher Settlement House. This became Donna's passion and purpose in life as she taught thousands of young children. She was instrumental in the establishment of the Early Childhood Music Education program at the Conservatory and Teacher Training Programs at Ryerson University. Through the International Society of Music Education, she presented papers at various global conferences. In 1982, she published a text book 'Move Sing Listen Play' which has been sold around the world. In 1987, the Association for Early Childhood Education Ontario presented her with the Children's Service Award and Medal for outstanding contributions toward improving the quality of life for young children. She was the founder of the Early Childhood Music Association of Ontario formed in1990. Based on her lifetime contributions to music education, The Royal Conservatory of Music appointed her a Fellow of The Royal Conservatory of Music in 2002. Memorial service and celebration of Donna's life will be held at 1: 00 on Saturday October 20th at the First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto, 175 St. Clair Avenue West (West of Avenue Road). A reception celebrating Donna's professional career and contributions to Early Childhood Music will be hosted by the Royal Conservatory of Music when a special music room named in her honor will be opened during the fall of 2008 (details forthcoming). In lieu of flowers in Donna's memory, donations may be made to The Royal Conservatory of Music, 90 Croatia Street, Toronto, Ontario M6H 1K9; the Robert and Donna Wood Scholarship Fund, ECMA Ontario, information@ecmaontario.ca; or The Alzheimer Society of Ontario, 1200 Bay Street, Suite 202, Toronto, Ontario M5R 2A5.

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BOUCHER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-22 published
Police find fourth body on site of triple homicide
By Daniel LEBLANC, Page A10
Ottawa -- Ottawa police were investigating a triple homicide in a single-family home yesterday morning when they stumbled upon a fourth body in the same house four hours later, adding a mysterious twist to a gruesome crime scene.
Police last night believed that the case was a murder-suicide involving a family of four people, according to CTV News. Ottawa police refused to confirm the identity of the victims, who were said to be 45-year-old Sant Bri Singh BRAR, his wife and two daughters.
Police said they got involved after receiving a call at around 2 a.m. from a person who expressed concern about a relative living in the house on Grandpark Circle, in the southern part of Ottawa.
Officers went to the scene, rang the bell, and left after seeing no sign of life in the house. They returned at 7: 56 in the morning, then smashed the window on the front door to enter the residence at 9: 15.
Police quickly found three bodies - two females and one male, all adult. They went on to search the house to ensure that no one else was dead or injured, or in hiding. The major crimes unit then took over the investigation, as the police force issued a news release stating that they were attending a residence "where the bodies of three people were found."
At 1: 15 p.m., however, police found the fourth body.
Constable Alain BOUCHER said he could not explain why the fourth body was not discovered in the first go-round.
"A quick search of the house was done initially to make sure there was nobody injured and nobody was found," he said. "At closer inspection, she was located."
Neighbour Chantal RUEST said the BRAR family "kept to themselves." That statement was echoed by Artemio DELA CRUZ.
"We never talked to them," he said.

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BOUCHEROT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-12 published
PANTZIRIS, Panayotis " Takis" (January 4, 1929-October 10, 2007)
It is with great sadness that the Pantziris family announces the passing of their dear father at the age of 78 on October 10, 2007 at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was loving, generous, and fully supporting to his family, to his Friends, to his faith and church and to his adopted country of Canada. He had great love and endless dedication for his wife, children and family, derived great joy from his grandchildren, possessed immeasurable enthusiasm for his business, and his love for life and his drive for excellence will continue to inspire many. Takis was born in Alexandria, Egypt, studied Engineering in France and spent his remarkable career building textile plants worldwide and pioneering new textile processes. He was passionate about his work, and was recognized and respected as a genius in his field of yarn manufacturing. Takis is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Aglaia (neé MOULLAS,) his children Spiros PANTZIRIS and daughter Ellen BOWLIN, and their spouses Julie PANTZIRIS and Brent BOWLIN. Especially dear to him were his five grandchildren, Panayotis (Taki), Alexander, Jack, Nicholas, and Aglaia (Lia). He will also be missed by his sister Stella and brother-in-law Paul BOUCHEROT, his sister-in-law Helen MOULLAS and his dear nieces and nephew, his cousins, and his many Friends. The family also wishes to express its thanks to Mrs. Nympha Verder and Mrs. Ruth Agbanay and to the doctors and nurses of Princess Margaret Hospital for the care and dedication they bestowed upon our father. Family and Friends will be received at the Ogden Funeral Home, 4164 Sheppard Avenue East (at Midland), Scarborough, on Friday, October 12, from 6: 00 p.m-9:00 p.m. Services will be held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 3840 Finch Avenue East, Scarborough, on Saturday, October 13, at 10: 00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation are appreciated. His love and faith will be with us always.

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BOUCHEROT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-06 published
Engineer was among the first textile makers to go green and recycle
Founder of Spintex was on his way to becoming a naval engineer when he took the advice of a stranger on a train and took up the manufacture of fabrics. Today, he is regarded as a genius
By Noreen SHANAHAN, Special to The Globe and Mail, Page S7
Toronto -- Panayotis PANTZIRIS was a "green" textiles manufacturer long before most of his contemporaries had even thought of the concept. The founder of Spintex Yarns in Toronto, he was the first in the industry to salvage scraps from the floors of cutting rooms and recycle them into quality yarn. Considered something of a genius, he was recognized as one of the world's experts in yarn spinning and fabric development.
"What we're hearing today, from people like Al Gore, my father recognized in 1990," said his son, Spiros, Chief Executive Officer of Spintex. "He always believed that, even though people were buying the yarn from us for many reasons, he knew that one day they would buy it because of its environmental value."
It all started in 1950 because of a chance meeting with a stranger. Just like the Dustin Hoffman character in the movie The Graduate who was told that "the future is in plastics," he was told his future was in fabrics.
Panayotis (Takis) PANTZIRIS was born in Alexandria, Egypt, a few years after the country gained its independence from Britain. His father, Spiros, worked as a headwaiter at the British Officers Club and often took home extra rations for his wife and two children in the heart of the Greek expatriate community. By all accounts, young Takis was more interested in hefty portions of food, or in playing sports, than he was in anything having to do with fabrics. A child with a large capacity for curiosity, he also attached himself to all kinds of hobbies or buried himself behind a book.
He graduated from a Greek high school in Alexandria at a time when the Second World War was raging not far away. He remembered watching the streets fill up with soldiers from Britain, New Zealand, Australia and India who were assembling to defend the city. At this time, the Germans stood poised at the Egyptian border with Libya, with Alexandria, Cairo and the Suez Canal as their next targets. As it turned out, Erwin Rommel never set foot in Alexandria; the Germans were turned back at the Second Battle of El Alamein in late 1942.
It was a challenging time to be a teenager, but Mr. PANTZIRIS graduated with high grades and fluency in Arabic, Greek, French, English, Italian and Spanish. His father told him to get an education abroad. At 21, he left Alexandria for France to study naval engineering in Marseilles. It was on a train crossing France that he met a fellow passenger who urged him to go into textiles. Until that moment, it is likely the thought had never crossed his mind. But, perhaps because Egypt was a giant in the cotton industry, he fully understood the wisdom of the man's advice. Instead of leaving the train in Marseilles, he continued north to Mulhouse, close to the Swiss and German borders, and entered an apprenticeship in a machine shop that held contracts with textile factories. For a year, he learned mechanical skills on the shop floor, then decided it would be a good idea to attend the École nationale supérieure des industries textiles de Mulhouse and get an education as a textile mechanical engineer.
After graduating, he returned to Egypt and, 18 months later, became general manager of a large textile mill that employed more than 3,000 workers. Later, he set up a second mill for the same owner. In the end, he built and operated four plants in Egypt: two yarn-spinning ones, a fabric and yarn dye house and a knitting one.
By the mid-1950s, Egypt was in crisis. In 1952, a group of army officers that included Gamal Abdel Nasser had seized power and begun nationalizing industries. In 1956, Nasser became president and took over the Suez Canal. Britain, France and Israel allied themselves to regain control and attacked Egypt, but Soviet and U.S. pressure forced the withdrawal of forces - all of which caused Mr. PANTZIRIS to think seriously about going abroad again.
Not long after, he met an attractive young woman named Aglaia and fell in love. They married in 1957. Together, they believed opportunities would be greater elsewhere. Mr. PANTZIRIS spent a few years working on contracts in Sudan, Germany and Greece. In 1963, he was hired to build and operate a yarn-spinning plant in Saint-Placide, Quebec By then, he had children, so he took his family with him. They liked what they saw and, a few years later, moved to Toronto, where he took over the running of Canadian Worsted, the largest long-staple yarn-spinning plant in the country. Along the way, he attended industry fairs in Milan, Paris and Hanover to pick up the latest techniques and developments in the business.
All things considered, Mr. PANTZIRIS was probably the smartest textile producer in North America, said clothing manufacturer Len ZWEIG, who likes to tell a story about once sharing an airplane ride with him. "One day I was in Montreal, rushing to get my plane. The stewardess took me to my seat and he was in it. He told me, 'I've got some new type of yarn and I'm opening up my own factory.' So I kicked the guy out of the next seat because I knew that, with this guy, I could make money." They became close Friends, said Mr. ZWEIG, who produced London Fog sweaters in Toronto.
In 1972, Mr. PANTZIRIS left Canadian Worsted and built Spintex Yarns. At last, he had his own plant and could fully develop his ideas. At the forefront was a new technique to recycle yarn. At first, many people in the industry laughed at the idea of making new clothing and textiles from old, said Spiros PANTZIRIS. "It has turned 180 degrees from a negative to a positive selling point," he told the National Post. "He said there was a great business in these scraps of cotton left on cutting-room floors. We talked about the impact on not just the process of spinning but on the environment, as well."
As for his recycled yarn, Mr. ZWEIG said it's not the best yarn in the world but it sure saves a lot of waste. "It goes into a machine in rags and gets ripped apart. It gets put into another machine and, lo and behold, it comes out in a big bale that looks like cotton batting, almost. They put the bale into another machine and it comes out spun as yarn, wind it right on the cones and it's USAble for knitting machines or looms, ready to be shipped out to customers."
Among the customers are Wal-Mart, Nike, Patagonia, Columbia, the Gap and Eddy Bauer.
"I'm dealing with companies now that I never would have dreamed of dealing with," Spiros PANTZIRIS told The Textile Journal in April. "They're coming to [Spintex] because they are selling to the 18-to-24 age group - a group that is, by nature, more interested in the environment."
And the recycling doesn't end there. Fibres too short to be respun are sold to felt makers to be turned into mattress pads; cotton dust created by the spinning process is collected, pressed into a puck-like shapes and given away to local farmers for use as a feed additive or as fertilizer. And there is more to come. In the United States alone, many thousands of metric tons of cotton "table waste" produced by cut-and-sew facilities currently end up in landfills that could be recycled.
For Panayotis PANTZIRIS, it was proof that the textile industry could be environmentally friendly. "He always understood the value of the environment, [and] the value of protecting the environment," said his son. "The fact that he could translate it into a business was something he cherished."
Panayotis PANTZIRIS was born in Alexandria, Egypt, on January 4, 1929. He died of leukemia in Toronto on October 10, 2007. He was 78. He is survived by his wife, Aglaia, his son Spiros and daughter Ellen BOWLIN. He also leaves his sister Stella BOUCHEROT and grandchildren Taki, Jack, Alexander, Nicholas and Aglaia.

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BOUDREAU o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-06 published
FLYNN, M. Patricia (née MIELKE)
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Pat FLYNN, who passed away at home on January 4, 2007, following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Art FLYNN; children, Michael (Patti STUEWE,) Dartmouth; Christine (Doug) POWER, Dartmouth; Mary-Lou (Ed) DONNELLY, Halifax; Mark (Alison), South Rawdon; Janie (John) McCALL, Calgary, Alberta Peggy (Abder SAHOULI), Montague, Prince Edward Island; Carol (Peter) STORMS, Aurora, Ontario; Derek (Anne CHARLTON), Saint Margaret's Bay; Kevin, Toronto, Ontario; Paula (Robert BOUDREAU), Halifax grandchildren, Matthew and Laura FLYNN, Erin (Gerry) CLARKE and Jonathan POWER, Laura, Stephanie, Shannon and Teddy DONNELLY, Douglas and Jennifer FLYNN, Kate, Lisa and Rachel McCALL, Myriem, Malek and Anissa SAHOULI, Andrew and Sarah STORMS, Adam, Merrill and Maggie FLYNN, David and Bradley DEAN; great-grandchild, Dylan CLARKE; sister, Peggy (Graham) EDWARDS, Toronto, Ontario; numerous nieces and nephews. Born in Halifax on November 22, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Florence (MARTIN) MIELKE and Gerald MIELKE. She was predeceased by brother, Peter MIELKE, and sister, Jackie (Sr. Margaret Patricia, South Carolina). A lifelong resident of Halifax, Pat attended Saint Thomas Aquinas School and St. Pat's High School. She graduated from the Nova Scotia Normal College in 1949 and, at the age of 17, started her teaching career at Ardmore and Alexander McKay Schools in Halifax. After taking a break to raise her children, she returned briefly to teaching at Ida Mae Marriott School in Spryfield in the mid 70s. Pat was a devout Catholic, dedicating much of her time to the church and those in need. Her church work included: the Archdiocesan Liturgical Committee, the Archdiocesan Family Life Committee, Chair - St. Agnes Church Parish Council, member - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Council, Marriage Encounter Leader and 30 years with the Catholic Women's League. She served, as well, as a church lecturer, lay distributor and religious education instructor. She gave selflessly of herself, always finding time for the less fortunate, opening her home and her heart to many people of the years. She was passionately involved in several choirs over her lifetime including the Chebucto Community Singers, St. Agnes and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Choirs, 18 years with the Nova Scotia Tattoo Choir, 22 years with the Dal Chorale and countless Scratch Messiahs. Her children and grandchildren are the proud recipients of her love of song and music, as well as her great sense of humour. Much of Pat's life was spent at swimming pools, hockey rinks and baseball fields supporting her children's activities. Her years of dedication to the Waegwoltic Swim Team earned her the Mother of the Year Award. Above all, Pat was a devoted wife, mother and friend. She will be sadly missed by her family and all those whose lives she touched. Special thanks to Monica Flinn (Palliative Care nurses), Doctor Stewart Cameron, the Victorian Order of Nurses, and countless family and Friends, who supported Pat throughout her illness with care, compassion, visits, well-wishes and eucharistic ministry. Visitation will be held in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor Street, Halifax, on Saturday, January 6, from 2-4 p.m. and Sunday, January 7, from 2-4 p.m. A celebration of Pat's life will take place in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 2 Melody Dr., Rockingham, on Monday, January 8, at 10 a.m. Reception to follow. Family interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Halifax. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, QEII Health Sciences Centre or Victorian Order of Nurses, Halifax. Condolences may be emailed to: snowfh@alderwoods.com

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BOUDREAULT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-25 published
LAWRENCE, Flora Mary (MYLER)
In hospital, Perth on Monday, October 22, 2007 Flora Mary (MYLER) LAWRENCE in her 88'th year. Beloved wife of the late R.G. Alexander (Buck) Lawrence. Loved mother of Bob (Cheryl) of Newcastle, Jim (Deb) of Burlington, Dave (Lori) of Smiths Falls, John (Karen) of Port Williams, Nova Scotia, Cathy (Guy) BOUDREAULT of Smiths Falls and the late Lizbeth Anne LAWRENCE. Cherished grandmother of Nancy Anne, Bobby, Sherri Lynn (Danny), Jamie (Nancy), James, Angie, Ashley (Adam), Carly, Mike, Jodi, Kaela and Melissa. Great-grandmother of Alexandria, Robert Blake, Alex, Zachary, Owen, Joel, Kyra and Jacob. Predeceased by brothers Reginald and Hubert MYLER. Fondly remembered by Teresa LAWRENCE, Lisa (Scott) Clark, Greg (Michelle) LAWRENCE, Maureen LAWRENCE, the late Ruth LAWRENCE and their families. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair and son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Wednesday, October 24th from 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday at 11: 00 a.m. In remembrance, contributions to Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family via email to: condolences@blairandson.com

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BOUGHTON o@ca.on.grey_county.hanover.the_post 2007-11-09 published
UMIKER, John
John UMIKER, of Hanover, passed away at Hanover and District Hospital on Thursday, November 1, 2007. He was 77.
Born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, son of the late Walter and Edna (BOUGHTON) UMIKER.
Survived by sons Greg UMIKER of Brampton, Leonard (Carolyn) UMIKER of Collingwood, grandchildren Michelle and Nicole, twin great-grandchildren Ashley and Hanna. Special friend Nan BACHEWICH. Predeceased by wife Fern (ABBOTT) UMIKER.
A Memorial Service was held at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 11 a.m. Rev. Rienk VLIETSTRA officiated.
Memorial donations to the Liver Foundation or the Hanover Hospital Foundation were appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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BOUGHTON o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2007-07-11 published
ROBINSON, Norris
The family of the late Norris ROBINSON wish to thank Friends and relatives for their kindness, prayers, cards, food and phone calls, as well as visits, donations and floral tributes. Also thanks to Mrs. Baker and family and staff of Stayner Nursing Home for caring for Norris. Thanks to Rev. Paul BOUGHTON for his comforting service and to Paula and Shawn for all their help. To the United Church Ladies for the lovely lunch after the service. Marjorie, Brenda, Dianne and Jim
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BOUGHTON o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2007-11-21 published
SPICHER, Betty
The family of the late Betty SPICHER would like to extend their sincere thanks to all our relatives, Friends and neighbours for their generous support and expressions of sympathy. We appreciated all the food sent to our homes, flowers and donations made in her memory. We would also like to thank Rev. BOUGHTON for his kind words and the ladies of the Sunnidale Women's Institute for providing lunch. Gail and Randy, Elaine and Allen, Murray and Carolin, Barry and Louise and their families
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BOULAKIA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-25 published
KOGAN, Calvert Shia
Died in Montreal, as he lived, with love, equanimity and great courage on Wednesday, October 24, 2007. Beloved husband and hero of Helen OLESKER. Greatly loved father and father-in-law of Jennifer KOGAN and Craig BLACKWELL, Ron and Lucinda KOGAN, Cary KOGAN and Isabelle BOUTET, Gabriella KOGAN and Aubrey ROSENHEK. Proud and cherished Grandpa Cal of Nicolas and Lia BLACKWELL; Sophia and Hannah KOGAN; Baby Miriam KOGAN. Treasured son-in-law of Louise OLESKER. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Sarah JOYCE and Larry GLOBUS; Marty and Alice KOGAN and brother-in-law of Janet BOULAKIA. Cherished Uncle Cal of Chloe and Matthew KOGAN. An accomplished businessman and avid sportsman, he will be missed by confrères and good Friends. Heartfelt thanks to Doctor Jaroslav Prchal of Saint Mary's Hospital for his exceptional care. Funeral service from Paperman and Sons, Montreal 3888 Jean Talon W. on Friday October 26 at 1 p.m. Burial at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, Mt. Royal Blvd. Shiva at 157 Edgehill, Westmount, Quebec H3Y 1E8 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to the "Calvert Kogan Memorial Fund for Cancer Care" c/o Saint Mary's Hospital Foundation, (514) 734-2694.

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BOULIANNE o@ca.on.grey_county.hanover.the_post 2007-11-16 published
BOULIANNE, Phil
Phil BOULIANNE passed away peacefully at Applefest Lodge on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 with his family by his side, at the age of 96. Loving son of the late Pierre and Elmina BOULIANNE. Beloved husband of the late Ruby (née MERCER.) Dear father of Paul, Paula HAMPSON (Peter,) Judy CHALMERS (Ross,) Kathy BEATEN (Wayne,) and Charles (Lynn).
Survived by his sister Jeanne DESROCHES. Predeceased by his brothers Albert, Paul and Noel. Poppa of Bob, Cathy (Tom), George (Anne), Louise, Phil, Jessica, Matthew, Christopher, Sarah, Nicole and Michael.
Great-grandfather of Emily, Zachary, James, Michael and Richard (deceased). At Phil's request, there will be a private family service. A special thank you goes out to Doctor TWIDDY and staff for their help and support, and the staff and residents of Applefest Lodge for their love, care and concern.
As an expression of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements entrusted under the care of Walas Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton (613-475-2121). On-line condolences at www.quintefuneralcentres.com.

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BOULVA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-10 published
SHAUGHNESSY, Margot (COLLIER)
At the Montreal General Hospital after a lengthy illness on December 7, 2007 at the age of 68. Beloved daughter of Katherine KELLY and the late Ray SHAUGHNESSY. Predeceased by sister Mary and husband Geoff COLLIER. Loving sister of Maureen (Henry KITTS,) Kelly (Sandra KEARNS), Frank (Luiza TCHOREK), Honora (Ian CHAPMAN) and Susan (Eric BOULVA.) Will be lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Fondly remembered by her dear friend Dodie DONNELLY of Ottawa, her sister-in-law Vivien COLLIER, and her Friends and colleagues at Power Corporation. A special thank you to the kind medical professionals and teams on the surgical, oncology and palliative care floors of the Montreal General Hospital, and in particular Doctor Ingrid Hings, as well as the centre local de services communautaires (Verdun) and Nova teams for their kind care during these many months. Visitation at the Kane and Fetterly Funeral Home, 5301 Decarie Blvd., Montreal, (corner Isabella) on Monday, December 10, 2007 from 5: 30-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, 4455 West Broadway, Montreal, on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 11: 00 a.m., followed by a reception. Interment Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Montreal General Hospital Foundation, 1650 Cedar Ave., Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1A4, or Nova Montreal Foundation, 310 Victoria Ave., Suite 403, Westmount, Quebec, H3Z 2M9, or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be received at www.kanefetterly.qc.ca.

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BOUNSALL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2007-01-01 published
Mary Bates BURNS, 89: Swing singer
Mary Bates Burns was a hit with the troops and once turned down a date with Frank Sinatra
By Matthew CHUNG, Staff Reporter
She was a decorated World War 2 veteran with "perfect pitch."
Mary Bates BURNS went from making bottle tops in a factory to entertaining overseas troops with a featured singing role in the wartime revue "Meet the Navy."
She later shared stages, and radio waves, with legends of the swing era and, according to family lore, once rejected a romantic overture from Frank Sinatra.
"Mary never did make a big thing about her celebrity status," said her sister, Peg HARRIS, 85, from her home in Prince Edward Island. "She certainly was a celebrity in Toronto."
BATES BURNS performed for much of her career as Mary BATES but later took her second husband's surname. She died December 19 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, after a brief illness, at age 89.
Born June 6, 1917 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, she moved with her family six years later to Toronto's east end, near Pape Ave. and Gerrard St. E.
Her voice got noticed by co-workers in a factory and they encouraged her to try out for a local quartet. She got the job and performed with Jack ALLISON, Bill BOUNSALL and Helen RICHARDSON as The Crushy Swingers, after a successful audition for Orange Crush Co.
They quickly made a splash in the Canadian music scene, garnering airplay on CFRB and being featured on a radio broadcast put on by The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund.
The quartet was spotted that summer by Rudy Vallee, the famous 1930s American crooner known for singing through a megaphone, as they performed at the Canadian National Exhibition.
Impressed, Vallee asked the group to sing on his Thursday evening NBC radio show broadcast from New York.
The performance was such a success BATES BURNS and the others moved to the Big Apple and made more appearances on Vallee's show as The Swing Kids. They disbanded in the late 1930s, and she launched her solo career.
BATES BURNS appeared as a featured vocalist with many large swing orchestras including The Modernaires.
In front of a microphone, BATES BURNS was "Marvellous… she was just a natural," her sister said.
It was back in Toronto, at the Canadian National Exhibition around the start of World War 2, that BATES BURNS rubbed shoulders with Frank Sinatra, then in the early years of his career.
"I think the story was, he asked did she know where a guy could get a drink?" said BATES BURNS's daughter, Kate BURNS Rapley, in a phone interview from England.
"He then said was there any chance of him having some company with that drink?"
BATES BURNS, married at the time to musician Ken ADAMSON, declined. She and ADAMSON were later divorced.
BATES BURNS joined the Canadian navy in World War 2 as a member of the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Services. She was a featured act in the "Meet the Navy" musical show that entertained soldiers stationed across Canada.
It was a dangerous time and "sad too, because you lost so many Friends in those days," said another sister, Betty JESSHOPE, 82, from her home in Oakville.
In 1944, "Meet the Navy" went overseas, playing around England. During a five-month run at London's Hippodrome theatre in 1945, the show received a rave from Beverley Baxter in the London Evening Standard.
"You don't have to visit the Hippodrome out of any sense of duty," she wrote. "The Canadian Navy has sailed up the Thames and London is its prisoner."
JESSHOPE said servicemen turned out to be an appreciative audience for her sister.
"In the navy show, the first time (BATES BURNS) sang… I think they had a hard time getting (soldiers) to shut up," JESSHOPE said, "because the young men just kept clapping her on."
After the war, "Meet the Navy" was shot as a film in Britain with BATES BURNS as a featured vocalist.
England also provided her with a second husband, accomplished saxophone player Bob BURNS, whom she wed in 1948. BATES BURNS performed there in 1950 with orchestra leader Bert Ambrose at Ciro's, a popular nightclub of the time. The pair had a son, Rob, in 1948, and daughter Kate in 1952.
BATES BURNS retired from singing professionally soon after the birth of her daughter and, around the same time, was divorced from BURNS.
She returned to Canada and worked as an electrologist for a while, moved back to England for a few years in the 1970s and then came back to Canada for good.
"I think she was never really sure where she wanted to be," said Kate. "She had gone back and forth all her life."
In fact, BATES BURNS made one last trip across the Atlantic in August, paying a three-week visit to Kate and her three children.
"She was very bright, she had all her faculties," said Kate.
BATES BURNS remained close with many Friends from the swing era, including composer Robert Farnon and Bert Pearl, bandleader on Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Radio's popular program The Happy Gang.
And she still loved to sing when together with family. "I don't think she ever appreciated how good (a vocalist) she was herself," JESSHOPE said.

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BOURBONNAIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-22 published
HALE, George Morris (1922-2007)
On November 17, 2007, George Morris HALE accepted the starter's call for his divine tee time at 10: 30 a.m. George spent his final days at Kingston General Hospital, within the confines of his beloved alma mater, Queen's University, singing with his loved ones. George's passion for his Welsh heritage was unrivalled even though he came to Canada four years after his birth in Cwmtillery on December 23, 1922. He held St. David's Day celebrations the world over, awarded the Welsh Cup in family competitions (the highest honour attainable) and had a zeal for music - so much so that George's religious affiliation was determined by the quality of the choir. Queen's University offered George more than a diploma (Science '45, Masters '47): he met his true love Mary Lillian CONNER (Arts '45 - one of the famed Goodwin House Girls), forged essential life-long Friendships and instilled in his children the value of a university experience. While 'The Graduate' may have suggested it, George lived the future - an official Canadian Plastics Pioneer. His career course began in Shawinigan Falls and continued to North York, Brampton, Pointe Claire and culminated with the prestigious position as President, China Gulf Plastics Corp. in Taipei, Taiwan. His success afforded George and Mary, often accompanied by good Friends, the opportunity to travel the globe and experience its pleasures. Retiring from the plastics industry in 1976, George resettled the family in St. Catharines where he opened the Marco Polo Shop - keeping Mary and him occupied between golf and bridge games. His final years were spent in Kingston, enjoying the love and companionship of Ruth CHISAMORE, together wreaking havoc at the Kingsdale bridge tables. Predeceased by his wife Mary, granddaughter Michelle, sister Lilian and brother Cyril. Survived by his sister Kitty (Kathleen) and recognized progeny Richard (Skip), Susan (Doug ROUTLEDGE,) Jeff (Ted COOPER,) David (France) and Alison (spinster librarian); grandchildren Michael (Julie), Taben, Devin, Sarah (Dave LANOVAZ), Julie (Nathan LAX), Jordan, John Lee COOPER, Mathieu BOURBONNAIS; great-grand_son Liam LANOVAZ and his dearest companion Ruth CHISAMORE. A celebration of George's life will be held at the Country Squire Inn in Gananoque on November 24, at 7: 00 p.m. For accommodations in the Hale block, call 613-382-3511. Although we are requesting casual attire, George would have preferred 'clothing optional.' Please share your memories with us at www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com. In recognition of his life-long passion for music, in lieu of flowers, please offer a donation to a musical organization of your choice.

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BOURBONNAIS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-27 published
LAMER, Right Honourable Antonio, P.C., C.C., C.D. (1933-2007)
Former Chief Justice of Canada passed away peacefully at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, on November 24th, at age 74. son of Antonio LAMER, Q.C. and Florence STOREY, he will be sadly missed by his loving wife Danièle TREMBLAY- LAMER, his son Stéphane (Yvonne MARINGO,) step-daughter Mélanie BÉRARD (Guillermo RODRIGUEZ,) step-son Jean-Frédéric BÉRARD (Geneviève BOURBONNAIS,) grandchildren Catherine, Stéphanie, Anthony, Laurence, Alexandre and Emmanuel, his parents-in-law Marcellin and Laurette TREMBLAY, his sisters-in-law Louise and Ghislaine, his brothers-in-law Michel and André, as well as many Friends. Born in Montreal, he was educated at Collège de Saint-Laurent and University of Montreal (LL.L.), called to the Bar of Quebec in 1957, practiced law, particularly with Mr. Philip Cutler and Mr. Jacques Bellemare, Q.C., was Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Montreal, and Lecturer in criminology, founder of the Defence Attorneys' Association of Quebec, National Chairman of the Criminal Justice Section of the Canadian Bar Association, appointed to the Superior Court, December 19, 1969, elected Chairman of the Quebec Society of Criminology and member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Human Rights Foundation in June 1974, appointed Vice-Chairman of the Canadian Law Reform Commission in 1971 and Chairman thereof in April 1976, appointed to the Quebec Court of Appeal, March 17, 1978 and to the Supreme Court of Canada, March 28, 1980, appointed Chief Justice of Canada, July 1, 1990, was Chairman of the Canadian Judicial Council, Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Order of Canada, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the National Judicial Institute, Member of the Privy Council of Canada, Honorary Bencher, Lincoln's Inn, London, 1990, received the Order of Merit, University of Montreal, 1991, was Knight of Justice, Order of Saint_John, 1993, Honorary Colonel of the Governor General's Foot Guards and was made Companion of the Order of Canada in 2001. His remains will lie in repose at the Supreme Court of Canada on Wednesday, November 28th from 2: 30 p.m. until 5 p.m. Those who wish to bid him farewell and offer their condolences may do so on this occasion or at the Centre funéraire Côte-des-Neiges, in Montreal (4525, chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges), on Thursday, November 29th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Friday, November 30th from 9 a.m. to 11: 30 a.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday November 30th at 1 p.m. at the Marie-Reine-du-Monde Cathedral in Montreal. Donations to either the Canadian Heart Foundation or the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated. Arrangements in care of the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, Ottawa (613) 233-1143. Condolences/donations/tributes at www.mcgarryfamily.ca.

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BOURBONNIERE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-23 published
McLACHLIN, Dorothy Patricia (née ANDREWS) (1927-2007)
Following a lengthy illness, Patricia is now at peace. She passed away surrounded by her family and Friends, on June 20, 2007 at Pinehaven Nursing Home, Waterloo in her 81st year. Loving mother of Stephen (Sheila) of Saskatoon, Tom (Brenda) of Waterloo, and Kathy (Greg BOURBONNIERE) of Kitchener. Devoted grandmother of Rory, Ellie, Sarah and Jericho. Lovingly remembered by her sister Joan BENNETT (Jack) and by her former husband, Rev. Alan McLACHLIN. She will be dearly missed by her longtime, devoted Friends Jeannette AMDUR and Wendy MacPHERSON. Predeceased by her parents George and Anna ANDREWS of Middleton, Nova Scotia and her son Martin James in infancy. Patricia was involved in numerous organizations. In 1947 she graduated from Acadia University and was named Life Secretary for her class. She was a longtime employee for the City of Kitchener at Rockway Gardens Senior's Centre. Patricia was actively involved in many aspects of the United Church of Canada. Later in life she attended the Local Society of Friends and served a term as their Clerk. Friends are invited to share their memories of Patricia with her family during visitation at the Erb and Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Sunday, June 24, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Patricia's life and faith will be held at Parkminster United Church, 275 Erb St. E., Waterloo, on Monday, June 25, 2007 at 2 p.m., the Rev. Peter MOFFAT and Elizabeth EBERHART- MOFFAT officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Church Hall. Cremation will take place. Condolences for the family and donations to the Alzheimer's Society and can be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com.

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BOURBONNIERE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-15 published
LAGACE, Harvey Paul, DFC, CD (1921-2007)
Col. (Ret.) Royal Canadian Air Force/Canadian Armed Forces (1940-1975)
Harvey died of complications from pneumonia in Vancouver on December 3 he was 86. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by his beloved Heather (née FLACK,) his wife of 61 years, and his cherished daughters Susan LAGACE of Vancouver, Sandra LAGACE of Seattle, Shelley MOLINARI and her husband George of Burnaby, and their children, his adored grand_sons, Giordi and Luca MOLINARI. The eldest of three children, he is survived by his brother Gerry (Joyce) of Montreal and his sister Lorette BOURBONNIERE (Guy) of Ottawa, as well as cousins and Lagace and Flack nieces and nephews. Harvey was a lucky man, which he knew, and had a wonderful life, which he enjoyed and appreciated. He graduated from College St. Boniface and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940 and spent three years in England as an air gunner; he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his 58 missions over enemy territory. Harvey remained in the Royal Canadian Air Force/Canadian Armed Forces for 35 years and enjoyed an interesting and successful career, which included obtaining his pilot wings in 1949 and postings in Germany and France, including Paris where he was military attaché from 1966 to 1969. After sharing his career, Harvey and Heather retired to Victoria, British Columbia in 1975 where they settled in Oak Bay, and Harvey became a member of the Victoria Golf Club where for 23 years he and his regular foursome played several times a week. Harvey and Heather moved to Vancouver last year to be closer to their daughters and grand_sons. Harvey loved politics, sports, les Canadiens, gardening and wine but his family was the center of his life; and he theirs. He was an engaging, loyal, kind, positive, handsome, charming, funny and wise man until the end; and he remembered his fallen comrades, colleagues, Friends, extended family and golf buddies often and fondly. At his request there will be an informal family remembrance condolences may be sent to the family at waverley114@hotmail.com and any contributions in his memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of British Columbia would be most appreciated (1212 West Broadway, Vancouver British Columbia V6H 3V2).

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