CROAL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-13 published
CROAL, James Patrick, 1985 -- Died This Day
Canadian naval officer born in Galt (Cambridge), Ontario, in Educated in Scotland, he joined the merchant marine. When the Second World War unfolded, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy and earned his commission in 1944. After serving in the Atlantic during most of the Second World War, he was assigned to Exercise Muskox, a Canadian cold-weather training project. In 1948, he was seconded to a U.S. expedition that scouted sites for the Distant Early Warning radar line and then served on HMCS Labrador, the first Canadian icebreaker to navigate the Northwest Passage. He later worked at the Arctic Institute of Canada and is credited with tripling knowledge of the North.
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CROCE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-15 published
COLLACUTT, Margaret Emma (née KEYWORTH)
Peacefully at Walnut Grove on Wednesday September 12, 2007. Margaret is predeceased by her husband Lloyd Sherwood COLLACUTT. Loving mother of Joanie Elizabeth CHAFFE and her husband Richard SOUTHWOOD of Kendal. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Richard Slater CHAFFE of Kendal, Sherwood James CHAFFE and his wife Donna of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Catharine Elizabeth CHAFFE and her husband Salvatore CROCE of Whitestone, New York. Fondly remembered by her great-grand_son Erik James CHAFFE of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Born in Kingston, Ontario in 1918, Margaret grew up in Gananoque and moved to Oshawa at the age of 15. Margaret and Lloyd were married in 1937. She loved the arts and enjoyed painting. A former member of the Oshawa Golf Club, the Oshawa Hospital Auxiliary, Margaret and Lloyd were former winter residents of Palm Beach Florida for over 50 years. Margaret and Lloyd were also former members of the Everglades Club, The Beach Club, and Palm Beach National Golf Club. Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 905-433-4711, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in St. George's Memorial Anglican Church, 51 Centre St. S, Oshawa, on Monday September 17, 2007 at 11 a.m. Interment in Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the R.S. McLaughlin Cancer Centre or the St. George's Memorial Anglican Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation prior to the service at church. For online condolences please go to www.armstrongfuneralhome.net

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CROCKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-29 published
CROCKER, Ruth
On Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 at Toronto General Hospital. Ruth CROCKER, beloved wife of the late Lewis CROCKER. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Debbie and Marvin GANS, Lynn and Shelly SELIGMAN, Gwenn and Gary LISS. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Rose and the late Max GARFINKEL, Jack and Sybil GELLER. Devoted grandmother of Michael GANS and Nancy WITTMAN, Jeffrey and Kim GANS, Kiera GANS, Chris SELIGMAN, Daniel SELIGMAN, Aaron SELIGMAN, Sarah LISS, Ryan LISS, Kate LISS, great-grandmother of Noah, Naomi, and Leah GANS. At Holy Blossom Temple, 1950 Bathurst Street (Bathurst south of Eglinton) for service on Friday, June 29th, 2007 at 10: 30 a.m. Interment Holy Blossom Memorial Park. Shiva 27 Penwood Crescent. Memorial donations may be made to Canada's National Ballet School, 416-964-3780.

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CROCKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-01 published
BORLAK, Harvey
On Sunday, September 30, 2007 at North York General Hospital. Harvey BORLAK, beloved husband, best friend, and partner of Marilyn for 59 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Gail and Asher DRORY, Judy and Buzz SANDLER, and Steve and Marie BORLAK. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Moishe and the late Lil BORLACK, and Goldie and Irving STEINBERG. Dear brother-in-law of Anne and the late Morris TENENBAUM, Doctor Bernard and Edith KRAKAUER, and the late Louis and Ruth CROCKER, Doctor Charles KRAKAUER, and Helen and Syd STARKMAN. Devoted grandfather of Ben, Judith, Rebecca, Karen and Adam, Michelle, Jesse, Matt, and Sara. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to caregivers Liza, and Beth. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 11: 30 a.m. Interment Young Mens Hebrew Association section of Mt. Sinai Memorial Park. Shiva beginning Saturday evening October 6th at 3800 Yonge Street #615. Memorial donations may be made to Na'amat Canada, 416-636-5425.

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CROCKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-17 published
MURDOCH, Gilbert Logan
Retired District Court Judge in the City of Peterborough passed peacefully on November 15, 2007 in his 92nd year at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre. He is survived by Mary, his devoted wife of 57 years. Also survived by loving sister, Sarah MURDOCH of Toronto and his beloved children John MURDOCH and wife Kim, Paul and wife Sharon, Peter and former wife Brenda, Anne MAZEROLLE and husband Michael and Jane CROCKER and husband Cy, along with his eight grandchildren. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Gilbert immigrated to Canada with his family at the age of two in 1918, settling in Ottawa. He graduated from Glebe Collegiate, served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a navigator in World War 2, graduated from Queens University and the Osgoode Hall Law School. Gilbert started his family with Mary in Oshawa and began his career as a young lawyer in 1951 with Creighton, Frazer and Drynan, later becoming a partner in the firm. He was appointed as Queen's Counsel in 1967 and subsequently appointed to the bench in 1976. He served his community in many ways as Chairman of the Board of Managers at Knox Presbyterian Church in Oshawa, as President of 420 Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association, as alderman on the Oshawa City Council, as President of the Oshawa Rotary Club, and as a Board Member of the Peterborough Police Commission and the Peterborough Humane Society. Following his retirement from the District Court at age 75, Gilbert began three new jobs as an unemployment insurance adjudicator for the Federal Court, a judge in Small Claims Court as well as conducting pre-trials for the District Court. The man who so much enjoyed his work and contributing to the well-being of others will be lovingly missed and remembered by his family and many Friends. A memorial service will be held at Westdale United Church, 1509 Sherbrooke Street West, Peterborough, on Wednesday, November 21st, 2007 at 11: 00 a.m., Reverend Brad WEEKS officiating. A reception will follow the service. Arrangements entrusted to Kaye Funeral Home and Memorial Chapel, 539 George Street North, Peterborough.

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CROCKER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-21 published
MERRILL, John David
Passed away peacefully on November 20th, 2007, at Toronto Grace Hospital in his 75th year after a brief illness with Leukemia. Beloved husband of Gwen Margaret Ellen MERRILL (née WARTMAN) for 52 years, son of the late Eric and Helen MERRILL (GLOVER,) proud father to Brent and Craig, brother to Glenn and Jane (BAIRD,) brother-in-law to Lawrence and Leona CROCKER (WARTMAN) and cherished uncle of many nieces, nephews and grand nieces/nephews. Born in the farming community of Warkworth, Ontario, John moved to Toronto and began his career with the Toronto Police Force in 1954 as a 3rd class constable at One Division. He served his city for over 28 years in various capacities at divisions 14, 32, 41 and 3 district as a uniformed and plain clothes officer. His favourite assignment was the time spent in plain clothes as a detective. He retired from the force in 1981, having achieved the rank of staff sergeant. Not one to sit idly by, he further honed his investigative skills with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, joining their Corporate Security Division in 1982 and retiring for the final time in 1995. Our father's bigger than life personality, love of his Friends, caring for his family and financial leadership to all of us will be sorely missed. Friends may call on Wednesday, November 21st and Thursday, November 22nd from 6-9 p.m. and Friday, November 23rd from 12 noon at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street at Goulding, south of Steeles). A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, November 23, 2007 at 1 p.m. Visitation will also take place Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 10 a.m., followed by Service at 11 a.m. at the Walas Funeral Home, Warkworth, Ontario. Interment to follow at the Warkworth Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada at www.leukemia.ca Condolences: www.rskane.ca.

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CROCKETT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-09 published
WALTON, Allan Fredrick
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital with his family by his side on January 7, 2007, Allan Fredrick WALTON, of London, in his 78th year. Beloved husband of 53 years to Eileen. Loving father of Connie KOOL (Marty,) Rossi RAYMOND (Neil,) Debbie WALTON (Tom CROCKETT,) Mark WALTON (Sandy) and Paul WALTON. Also survived by his sister Joyce. Proud Papa of 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Fred was predeceased by his daughter Kim, parents George and Isabel and brothers Frank and Sydney. Fred served his country as a member of the Royal Canadian Regiment for over 27 years and retired as a Warrant Officer followed by a career with the M.T.O. Visitation will be held in the Needham Funeral Home (520 Dundas St.) on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. A VRI remembrance service will be held at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Needham Chapel on Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. Donations in memory of Fred to New Frontier Services or London Regional Cancer Center appreciated. Tributes may be made at www.mem.com

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CROFT o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-10-31 published
CROFT
In loving memory of my beloved husband and father who passed away one year ago, October 28, 2006.
- Lovingly remembered by Joan, Wayne and Barb and families.
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CROFT o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-06-14 published
LONDRY, Clara (née BOYCE)
At Errinrung Residence in Thornbury on Tuesday, June 12, 2007. Clara LONDRY, daughter of the late John and Harriett (TUCK) BOYCE, in her 91st year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Clarence LONDRY in 1971. Loved mother of Patricia and her husband Harvey DINSMORE of Kimberley, Joan and her husband Don ROSZMANN of Penetang, Shirley and her husband Terry MURPHY of Barry's Bay, and William “Bill” LONDRY and his wife Ruth of Red Lake. Sadly missed grandmother and great-grandmother of Dale and Gayle DINSMORE of Woodford and their children Curtis and Jordan, Todd and Donna DINSMORE of Hawkestone and their children Ayla, Jesse and Charlie, Colin and Sharon DINSMORE of Thornbury and their children Claire, Olivia and Cole, Kelly and Dustin SOULLIERE of Amherstberg and their children Nolan and Gavin, Kimberley Ann and Dave QUESNELLE of Penetang and their children Kylie and Matthew, Saundra and Doug COSANTINI of Oakville and their children Madison and Kayla, Richard MURPHY of Red Lake, Kristin MURPHY of Kitchener, Evan and Nichole LONDRY of London and their daughter Madelyn, and Eric and Joelle LONDRY of Revelstoke, British Columbia Predeceased by sisters Edith WILSON, Mabel CROFT, Beatrice McKEE, Florence TURVILLE, Mildred FISHER and Louise SLATER and by brothers Clarence, Calvin, Eddie, Lewis, Russell, Melville and George BOYCE and by Arthur, Cecil and Myrtle in infancy. Dear sister-in-law of Fred TURVILLE of Toronto and Ethel BOYCE of Eugenia and fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and their families. Family will receive Friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home, The Valley Chapel, 20 Alice Street East in Thornbury on Thursday from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service officiated by Reverend Canon Ben BURRY will be conducted at St. George's Anglican Church in Clarksburg on Friday June 15 at 11: 00 a.m. with interment to follow at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Errinrung Nursing Home or a charity of choice would be appreciated and may be made through the funeral home.

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CROFT o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-09-06 published
MELOCHE, Wilfrid “Bill&rdquo
Peacefully at Hannah Walker Place in Owen Sound with his family at his side on Tuesday, September 4, 2007. Bill MELOCHE of Owen Sound in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Helen Amelia MELOCHE (née D'ARCY) for over 61 years. Loving father of Bonita (Bud) JONES, Donna (Larry) CROFT, Mary (Larry) WATSON, Bill (Marlene), Tom (Peggy-Ann), Nick (Jenny), D'Arcy (Christy) and Robert. Also survived by fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by four brothers Nicholas, Edward, Thomas and Francis and four sisters Mary, Rita, Ivy and Catharine. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home 519-376-3710 for visiting on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Mary's Church on Saturday morning at 10: 30 a.m. Interment, Saint Mary's Cemetery. Parish prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday evening at 8: 30 p.m. Memorial donations to the Arthritis Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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CROGHAN o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-01-08 published
REAY, Claren William
Passed away at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Saturday, January 6th, 2007. Claren William REAY, of Durham, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the former Ada BECKER. Loving father of Doug REAY and his wife Pauline of Durham, Brenda and her husband Ted HUNTER of Durham, Vance REAY and his wife Tracy of Kitchener, and the late Joan GORDON. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren: Michelle (Kevin WEPPLER), Melissa (Todd HENKUSENS), Joseph (Bev) REAY, Karen (Craig VARLEY), Delanah (Rick GOBIO), Denise (David PETTY), Reay HUNTER (Courtney CROGHAN), Ashton REAY and Devin REAY and his 9 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his siblings: Aylmer REAY, Royden REAY and Lenore KENNEDY. Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Claren's Life will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Spring interment at Durham Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Durham Baptist Church Building Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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CROLL o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2007-09-12 published
WEECH, Eva Edna (formerly CROLL)
Peacefully on Saturday September 1, 2007 at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Retirement Home, Barrie in her 94th year. Eva of Wasaga Beach, formerly of Malton, loving wife of the late Leeland CROLL and the late James WEECH. Beloved mother of Robert (Lorraine) CROLL and Ronald (Gail) CROLL. She will be sadly missed by her 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Eva was the eldest of 7 and is survived by her sisters Leila SHERWIN and Bernice ARMSTRONG. Friends were received at the Carruthers and Davidson Funeral Home, 7313 Highway 26 (Main Street), Stayner (1-866-428-2637) from 10: 30 a.m. on Wednesday September 5, 2007 for the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11: 30 a.m.. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Toronto. Remembrances to your local chapter of the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. For further information or to sign the on-line guest book, log on to www.carruthersdavidson.com
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CROMBIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-06 published
CONWAY, Reverend Professor Charles Abbott
Suddenly on 26 August 2007 age 67. Formerly of Montreal, Canada. Beloved husband of Margaret (CROMBIE,) father of Allison, Catherine and Sarah, grandfather of Morgan, Paige and Ella. Celebration 8th Sept 2007 11: 00 a.m. Saint Michael's Church, Great Tew, Oxon. Memorial Service in Canada to be arranged. Donation c/o A.L. Sole and son 011 1608 644112.

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CROMBIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-28 published
He represented 'Toronto the clean' - at least abroad
He talked trash with the Soviets and lunched with the Queen while dealing with garbage strikes and layoffs
By Noreen SHANAHAN, Special to The Globe and Mail, Page S9
Toronto -- The man who made green garbage bags fashionable for curbside pickup back in the 1960s was Toronto streets commissioner Harold ATYEO. His mandate also included snow removal and the earliest attempts at recycling - for instance, "bundle up for Wednesday" newspaper pickup. According to former mayor David CROMBIE, who worked with Mr. ATYEO, his colleague's efforts were the likely inspiration behind Peter Ustinov's oft-quoted description of the city as "New York run by the Swiss."
Mr. ATYEO "was an excellent public servant with a strong interest in the city," Mr. CROMBIE said. "In those days, Toronto had a great reputation as a city that works, as 'Toronto the clean,' and Harold made an enormous contribution toward that."
One of his more popular legacies was a service that allowed senior citizens to have their sidewalks shovelled for them, free of charge. He was also involved in restoring the historic St. Lawrence Market and Town Hall to their 19th-century splendour.
It wasn't all laurels, however. As streets commissioner, Mr. ATYEO faced garbage strikes, inclement weather and bad tempers as one of the most picked-on bureaucrats at city hall, frequently blamed for snowdrifts, stinky streets and litter.
Opinions differ as to whether Mr. ATYEO was a visionary or a pragmatist, but his efforts took him as far afield as the Kremlin, New York and Buckingham Palace.
"He was a strong proponent of things that simply made sense," said his son Mark. "In Moscow, he was struck by the non-unionized babushkas picking up street litter with corn brooms."
Harold ATYEO was the second of three children born in Camden, Ontario, to Jesse May (MANLEY) and Frank Wesley ATYEO. In 1920, when he was 2, his family purchased a farm in Lethbridge, Alberta. He told stories about heading into town for supplies with his older brother William and passing a community of Blood Indians, who were living in tepees along the Oldman River Valley.
In 1923, the family moved back to St. Catharines, Ontario, where his father worked first as a blacksmith, then as a hydro linesman until an injury ended his career. As a teenager during the Depression, Harold delivered newspapers and stocked grocery shelves to help support the family. In 1938, he attended teachers college at the Toronto Normal School (now part of Ryerson University) and began his first assignment a year later, on the day Germany invaded Poland and the Second World War began.
He soon became principal of a two-room schoolhouse in Amherstburg, Ontario In 1943, conflicted about not being part of the war, he left teaching and joined Ferry Command in Montreal, where he worked as an air navigation instructor. In 1944, at the age of 26, he realized that because of a punctured eardrum, he'd never get his wings. Hoping to at least get closer to the action, he joined the merchant marine.
The war ended shortly after his first trip across the Atlantic, however, and he returned to the family home, which by then was in Windsor, Ontario He took a job as an inventory clerk at a department store. The war widow who hired him was Margaret Loretta CASSON - they married in 1948 and moved to Fredericton, where he obtained an engineering degree. After moving back to Ontario two years later, he began his career in municipal engineering.
In 1953, he took a position as an engineer with the Township of North York, which was amalgamated into the City of Toronto the following year. In 1964, he took a job as commissioner of the streets department in the city of Toronto and moved into an office in the new City Hall. One of his early tasks included posting newspaper notices urging citizens to "clean up, paint up, don't be a litter bug."
From there, he moved on to being a kind of ambassador for the city, culminating in a trip to Moscow in 1968, in the thick of the Cold War, to meet with Soviet premier Alexey Kosygin and make suggestions about such issues as street cleaning, snow removal and synchronized traffic lights.
Ben GRYS, who was chairman of Toronto's public works department at the time, joined Mr. ATYEO in Moscow. He remembers his colleague as approachable and open-minded, but noted: "He wouldn't mind getting into a real knock-'em-out discussion to prove his point, and in most cases, he was right."
On the way back from the Soviet Union, Mr. and Mrs. ATYEO stopped off for a luncheon hosted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Although this luncheon made for a good family story, his son said nobody knew exactly why his parents were invited in the first place.
In 1972, Mr. ATYEO instituted another significant change by reducing Toronto's curbside garbage pickup to once a week, from twice. "It would be a nice, clean operation," he told The Globe and Mail at the time.
The schedule shift was an important step along the road toward the kind of recycling and composting initiatives the city has in place today, with garbage now picked up only once every two weeks. Nevertheless, when it was implemented, critics saw it as anything but clean. A union spokesman representing garbage collectors told the Toronto Star that once-a-week pickups would result in the trash "being carted off by maggots… hopefully they'll walk in the direction of the garbage trucks." There were also layoffs.
The streets and works departments merged in 1972 and fell under the jurisdiction of commissioner Ray BREMNER. Mr. ATYEO lost his title and reluctantly moved into a new position in the property department.
One of his last major projects for the city was in 1974, restructuring St. Lawrence Market and Town Hall. "They re-established the St. Lawrence Hall and did a lot of renovation in the South Market," Mr. CROMBIE said. "And here we are, 33 years later, [planning to] change the St. Lawrence Hall into the Toronto museum… Harold would have understood the vision."
Mr. ATYEO left Toronto in 1976 to take a job as superintendent of works in Gravenhurst, Ontario, where he worked until retiring a decade later. The end of his career, however, harked back to his schoolhouse roots: He temporarily went back to work as a supply teacher, teaching shop.
Harold ATYEO was born June 24, 1918, in Camden, Ontario, and died of cancer August 26, 2007. He was 89. He is predeceased by wife Margaret and leaves children Frank, Candace, Susan, Debra, Mark and Jo.

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CROMBIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-23 published
GORDON, W. Fraser.
Unexpectedly in Montreal in his 27th year. Beloved son of Doctor Duncan GORDON and Doctor Kathy PRITCHARD. Dear brother of Alex and Campbell GORDON. He is also survived by his devoted nanny Janet GRASSI, as well as his loving uncles and aunts Bob PRITCHARD and Barbara CALDWELL of Kingston, Ontario; Mary Jane and Guy CROMBIE, Carol and Donald FARNSWORTH, Fred GORDON and Ruth PRITCHARD all of Toronto; cousins Carol and Steve PILE, John and Judith CROMBIE, Jane and Don GREGOR, Susan and Byron GUERRON, Michael FARNSWORTH, Bill, Andrew and Lis PRITCHARD. He is also survived by his large, extended family and loving Friends from Montreal, Mount Tremblant, Caledon Ski Club, Camp Hurontario, Camp Summit, Pennsylvania and Upper Canada College. Predeceased by his grandparents Jim and Zebba PRITCHARD, Deep River, Ontario and Isabel and Murray GORDON, Cache Bay, Ontario, and by his cousin Robert CROMBIE. Fraser was a great lover of the outdoors. He had a wonderful sense of adventure which he loved to encourage in young people. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), Toronto, on Sunday, November 25, 2007 from 4: 00-6:00 p.m. Funeral service Monday, November, 26, 2007, in Glebe Road United Church, 20 Glebe Road East, Toronto at 2: 00 p.m. Interment will be taking place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. If Friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to The Bernie Hodgetts Memorial Children's Fund, www.camphurontario.ca, Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Research at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, or Alpine Ontario, 191 Hurontario Street, Suite #10, Collingwood, L9Y 2M1 to help support the Nancy Greene Coaches Program. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.

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CRONE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-07 published
BERLIN, Tosia
On Thursday, July 5, 2007 at her home. Tosia BERLIN, beloved wife of the late Boris BERLIN. Loving mother of the late Adele CRONE, and Theo BALL. She will be missed by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Ave., W., (3 lights west of Dufferin), for service on Monday, July 9th at 10: 00 a.m. Interment Court Ahavas Achem Section of Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Sick Kids Foundation at 416-813-6166, or the Boris Berlin Scholarship Fund c/o The Royal Conservatory of Music at 416-408-2824 x450.

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CRONK o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2007-01-17 published
William Delanore CRONK
Del CRONK, a resident of Billings Township, died at home on Sunday, January 14, 2007 at the age of 61 years.
He was born in Kagawong, son of the late John and Laurinda (ORR) CRONK. He drove truck most of his life, with imperial Oil for over 20 years, and for commercial Transport, Day Transport and lastly Manitoulin Transport. Del loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and golfing. He will be sadly missed, but many memories will be cherished. Del is survived by dearest friend Ethel BOWERMAN of Mindemoya, brothers Mark of Billings Township , Ross (Marilyn WYERS) of Billings Township , Charles (Chris RACEY) of Gore Bay and sisters Laura MULVILLE (Ron THORNTON) of Gravenhurst, Gladys BELAND (Clifford) of Sudbury, Peggy THIBAULT (Earl DAHL) of Sudbury and Mary Ellen THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON (Ron) of Sault + Sainte Marie. Predeceased by brothers Thomas and Billy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Culgin Funeral Home Tuesday. The funeral service will be conducted in the William G. Turner Chapel on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 11.00 am with Reverend Mary Jo ECKERT TRACY officiating. Cremation to follow. In remembrance, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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CROOK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-27 published
EATON, Nancy Leigh " Snubby" (née GOSSAGE)
Beloved daughter of the late Leigh McCarthy GOSSAGE and Brookes Ferrar GOSSAGE, succumbed to the lingering and unforgiving lung disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease at Granite Place, Toronto on August 7, 2007 in her 82nd year. Snubby was tragically pre-deceased by her cherished only daughter, Nancy (Tiger) Alice EATON, on January 21, 1985. Snubby was a loving sister to David and Michael GOSSAGE and is fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews Jane JANSON, Diana FLOCK, Paul GOSSAGE, Susan BELL, Valerie CROOK and Graeme GOSSAGE, as well as an extended family of admiring cousins. She is also survived by her beloved poodle 'Poppy' and by a number of extremely close Friends and caregivers, particularly Dr. Gerald COOK, whose love and unfailing support over the many years brought her immeasurable comfort and Snubby's many devoted caregivers, Maria Barcelos, Rhonda Castro, Myrna Loman, Evelyn Ogalesco, Magda Gombos, Melinda Gombos and Janice Auld. She was once a member of the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service and had varied interests, insights and opinions (always to be considered seriously). She was honest, frank and funny. Her bright spark and determination helped her survive the darkest of hours and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Heartfelt thanks are extended to the many other special Friends, physicians, nurses and caregivers who devoted themselves to Snubby's care and well-being, especially as she became increasingly incapacitated. In accordance with her wishes, Snubby's ashes will be buried with Tiger in the family plot at Mount Pleasant cemetery and there will not be a public funeral. A reception for family and Friends will be held at The Badminton and Racquet Club, 25 St. Clair Ave. W. on Thursday, September 6 at 1: 00 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Asthma and Airways Centre at the Toronto Western Hospital (Respiratory Division) (in honour of Doctor Kenneth Chapman), the IBD Fellowship Fund at The Sunnybrook Foundation (in honour of Doctor Fred Saibil) or Toronto Botanical Garden (in honour of Susan and Geoffrey Dyer). Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.

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CROOK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-10 published
MacMILLAN, Robert Laidlaw, B.A., M.D., M.R.C.P. (London,) F.R.C.P. (Canada), F.A.C.P.
Born May 23, 1917, died peacefully on September 5, 2007. Surgeon-lieutenant Commander, Royal Canadian Navy 1942-1945, Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto. son of Doctor Robert Johnson MacMILLAN and Merle Laidlaw MacMILLAN, he leaves his wife of 65 years, Eluned Jane, and his children Margaret, Ann (spouse Peter SNOW,) Thomas (Catharina LEISSNER,) Robert (Juanita CROOK,) and David (Marie-Josée LAROCQUE,) and his grandchildren Alex, Daniel, Megan, Rebecca, Thomas, Gwyneth, Kate, Rachelle, Simon, Norah, Robert and Marc. A private funeral was held on Saturday, September 8. No flowers please but those wishing to make donations in his memory may do so to Ontario Nature, 366 Adelaide Street West, Suite 201, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1R9 Fax: 416-444-9866 or www.ontarionature.org.

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CROOT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-11 published
VENNEWITZ, Leila (formerly MELCHERS, née CROOT)
Died in Vancouver, British Columbia on August 8, 2007. Born in Hampshire, England, in 1912, only daughter of Horace and Winifred CROOT (née DAW) of Barnstaple, North Devon. Predeceased by her beloved husband William VENNEWITZ, who died in 1997 after a marriage of 56 years. Also predeceased by her only brother, Sir John CROOT, as well as her first husband, Hans MELCHERS. Leila is survived by one daughter, Carla REED; three granddaughters: Julia REED, Dr. Jennifer and Gordon MacPHERSON, and Jill and Scott CONSTABLE also by three great-grandchildren, Alison and Owen MacPHERSON and Lucas CONSTABLE. Instead of flowers, charitable donations would be welcomed. Memorial service will be held privately.

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CROSBIE o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2007-12-05 published
MALTAS, Katharine
Passed away on Monday December 3, 2007 at the General and Marine Hospital, Collingwood in her 67th year. Beloved wife of Don. Loving mother of Scott and his wife Michelle and Shawn and his wife Monica. Predeceased by her daughter Diane. Dear grandma of McKenzie, Jacob, Zachary, Alyssa and Madelyne. Sister of Doug and Bob CROSBIE. Friends were received at the Carruthers and Davidson Funeral Home, 7313 Highway 26 (Main St.), Stayner (705-428-2637) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday December 4, 2007. Funeral Service will be held at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner on Wednesday December 5, 2007 at 1 o’clock. Interment Stayner Union Cemetery. If desired, donations in Kathy’s memory may be made to Centennial United Church or the General and Marine Hospital Foundation. For more information or to sign the online guestbook, log on to www.carruthersdavidson.com
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CROSBY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-09-06 published
Curling icon mourned
By Don CROSBY, Thursday, September 06, 2007
Long-time curling journalist and promoter Doug Dean MAXWELL died of cancer at his Waterloo home Friday. He was 80.
MAXWELL was a curling journalist, broadcaster, event manager and promoter. He started his journalism career with Canadian Broadcasting Corporation-television and published his fourth curling book, "Tales of a Curling Hack", in 2006. He also owned and published The Curling News for 20 years and was until recently a Markdale resident.
"The World Curling Federation regrets the passing of a major contributor to global curling," federation president Les Harrison said in a statement Tuesday.
From 1968 to 1985, MAXWELL served as executive director of the Air Canada Silver Broom, the men's world curling championship.
"Doug's work with the Silver Broom took the world curling championship to a new level and had a large impact on the development of the sport of curling in new markets," said Harrison. Doug and his wife, Anne, moved to "Larchwood" - a farm in the Markdale area - in 1990, later moving to a house in town. They were involved with the Annesley United Church.
"He was a gentleman. Very committed to his family, to the church, the community and to the hospital fundraising project," said Dan Rose, who first met the couple at church.
"He had great communication skills and was always willing to help out when he could. It was an honour to know the man."
The former pastor of the church remembers MAXWELL's voice.
"He had one of those voices that you could listen to for a long time," said Don Pletsch. "He had great number of experiences&hellip he was great storyteller… and he liked to laugh."
In recent years, MAXWELL was heavily involved in the fundraising campaign for a new hospital in Markdale.
"He was so pleasant and so helpful," said Doctor Hamilton Hall.
Hall said MAXWELL brought his years of experience as a journalist to the preparation of some radio ads.
Doug MAXWELL threw his first curling stone in 1949, starting a lifelong association with the sport. He served 20 years as the director of the World Curling Championship and is credited with inventing curling's skins game. He wrote numerous books on the sport, including the bestseller "Canada Curls."
The MAXWELLs had recently moved to Waterloo.
He is survived by his wife Anne, his children Ward MAXWELL and wife Deborah KIRKEGAARD, Gord MAXWELL and wife Pat FENNESSY, Janet MAXWELL and her husband Gary WICKHAM, James MAXWELL and his wife Karen MAXWELL. He had eight grandchildren.
A memorial service will take place on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Annesley United Church in Markdale, followed by a reception.

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CROSS o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-11-28 published
CROSS, Nina and Lorne and Larry and Wayne
In loving memory of a wonderful mother, father, brothers, uncle's and grandparents, Nina December 1, 2001, Lorne October 19, 1989, Larry March 19, 1974 and Wayne November 8, 1986.
We who love you sadly miss you
As it dawns another year
In our lonely hours thinking
Thoughts of you are ever near.
- Sadly missed but always remembered, Donna, Steve, Jill and David BOWLES.
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CROSS o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-07-26 published
LEMICK, Janet Elizabeth (née ROBERTSON)
Passed away peacefully on July 20, 2007 in her 63rd year. Loving mother of Christopher John LEMICK, daughter of Mary CROSS (Doug) of Barrie, sister of Patricia ROBERTSON (Randy MURPHY) of Calgary, Wendy TUNNARD (Ken) and Kelley DUNN all of Barrie. Also survived by nephews Robert CAMERON and David DUNN and nieces Julie CAMERON, Jessica POTTER and Leila DUNN. She was pre-deceased by her father Allan George ROBERTSON in 1995. Janet graduated from Oshawa General Hospital as a Registered Nurse in 1965 and nursed at several hospitals in Ontario specializing in Operating Room until she retired in 1998 from Grey Bruce R.H.C. due to poor health. Cremation. Janet's life will be celebrated in a service of remembrance on August 9, 2007 at 1: 00 p.m. at Bethel Community Church, 128 St. Vincent Street, Barrie, Ontario. Rev. Bruce STICKLEE officiating. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Canadian Diabetic Association would be appreciated.

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CROSS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-06 published
BUCHANAN, Rev. Norman
At the Carpenter Hospice on June 5, 2007. Rev. Norman BUCHANAN in his 83rd year. Minister Emeritus of Saint_James United Church, Waterdown, and retired teacher with the Hamilton Board of Education. Loved husband of Flora GALLIN and of the late Jean RUSSELL. Devoted father of Susan CLARK (David) of Ancona, Illinois; David BUCHANAN (Lorraine MAISONNEUVE) of Ottawa, Ontario; and Catherine GILHAM (Thomas) of Herndon, Virginia. Proud grandfather of Michelle HACON, Stephen HACON (Sharon), Alex INGLIS, Brian and Becky CLARK and great-grandfather of Emily and Tyler HACON. Dear uncle of Beth BUCHANAN and Judith LOW/LOWE/LOUGH (Brian.) Brother-in-law and friend of Jack and June GALLIN of Guelph, Ontario. Family will greet Friends at the Saint_James United Church, 306 Parkside Drive, Waterdown, on Friday, June 8, 2007 from 1-2 p.m., where a Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Our most sincere thanks to Doctor Randy CROSS and Staff, and the Staff and Volunteers of the Carpenter Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Carpenter Hospice or Saint James United Church would be appreciated. Please sign the Book of Condolence at
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CROSS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-29 published
SCHNIEDER/SNIDER/SNYDER, Agnes
Peacefully at Leisure World Etobicoke, following visits from her family, on Friday December 28, 2007, at the age of 105. Beloved wife of the late Myrle. Loving mother of the late Lois and her husband Ivan CROSS. Adoring grandmother of Shari and her husband Doug HUGHES and Lori and her husband Harold CHASSE. Great-grandmother of Alex, Patrick, Neal, Jonathan, Melissa. Dear friend of Veronica. Friends will be received at the "Woodbridge Chapel" of Scott Funeral Home, 7776 Kipling Avenue (at Hwy 7) on Saturday, December 29, 2007, for a funeral service in the chapel at 7 p.m. Cremation Glendale Memorial Gardens.

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CROSSEY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-07-27 published
CROSSEY, Linda Ann (née BROOKING)
Peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Thursday, July 26th, 2007. Linda Ann CROSSEY (née BROOKING,) of Owen Sound. Loving wife of Glenn (Archie) CROSSEY for 45 years. Much loved mother of Brentt CROSSEY and his wife, Janice, of Kitchener and Michele WHITE/WHYTE and her husband, Don, of Wiarton. “Gammie“ to Lauren and Hannah WHITE/WHYTE and Erica and Beth CROSSEY. Dear sister of Greg BROOKING and his wife, Patricia, of Annan. Sister-in-law of Don CROSSEY (Sylvia) and Bill CROSSEY (Mary,) all of Bowmanville. Most cherished friend of Linda WATSON, of Oshawa and Patricia HASWELL, of Owen Sound. Predeceased by her parents, Howard and Dorothy BROOKING. The family will receive Friends and relatives at the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound (519-376-7492) on Saturday, July 28th, 2007 from 1: 00-4:00 p.m. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Grey Bruce Health Services Foundation as your expression of sympathy.

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CROTHERS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-03 published
COOPER, Mary Helen (née PICKERING)
1905, at London, Ontario on Friday, June 29th, 2007, the day following her 102nd birthday. Dear daughter of the late Elizabeth and George PICKERING of Toronto, Ontario. Beloved wife of the late Ashley Colin COOPER. Predeceased by a sister, Mrs. D.P. COLLINS, and three brothers. Loving aunt of Elizabeth (deceased) and Tom CROTHERS, Toronto, Frances Cooper PRITCHARD of Boca Raton, Florida, Jean and John (deceased) HOCKIN of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Nora and Franklin PROUSE, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and their families.
Dearly loved aunt by affection Diane and Ronald (deceased) JONES of London and family - Wendy, Susan, Vicki, Mark, Ian and Leslie.
Cremation has taken place. A Family Memorial Service to celebrate Mary's life will be held in September at New Saint_James Presbyterian Church, London, followed by interment at Woodland Cemetery.

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CROUCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-01 published
CROUCH, Stanley
(former Vice President Johnson and Higgins, now Mercers - dedicated member Christ Church Anglican Brampton)
At Burton Manor, Brampton on Wednesday May 30, 2007 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of Ruth and loving father of Jackie MacDONALD and Bob and his wife Jane. Loved grandfather of Becky, Ian and Philip. The family wish to thank the caring staff of Burton Manor. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday June 2, at 11 a.m. at Christ Church Anglican 4 Elizabeth Street North (at Queen Street) Brampton. As expressions of sympathy donations to the charity of your choice in Stan's memory would be deeply appreciated. Condolences many be sent to stanley.crouch@wardfh.com

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CROUSE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-05 published
WHITTLE, Barbara Jean " Barbie" (KILLORAN)
Suddenly at her residence in Sauble Beach Tuesday morning December 4, 2007. The former Barb KILLORAN of Sauble Beach in her 58th year. Loving wife and best friend of Larry WHITTLE. Loved daughter of Clare KILLORAN of Owen Sound and the late Velvia. Dear sister of Janet and her husband Dan CROUSE of Burlington and James KILLORAN of Toronto. Lovingly remembered by her two nephews, one niece, a step-son Greg WHITTLE and a step-daughter Jessica WHITTLE. Nana will be sadly missed by her grand_son Jared. Also survived by several cousins. Dear daughter-in-law of Norma WHITTLE and sister-in-law of Annie WHITTLE and Janet and her husband Mike VORIS all of Guelph. Barb taught at the Port Elgin Public School for many years. Friends may call at the Downs and son Funeral Home Hepworth Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be conducted from the Zion Amabel United Church, Sauble Beach Friday morning at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Gerry HOFSTETTER officiating. Spring interment Saint Mary's Cemetery, Hepworth. Memorial contributions to the Cancer Society would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com. A tree will be planted in the Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of Barb by the Downs and son Funeral Home.

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CROUTER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-06 published
Bruce SMITH, Broadcaster (1919-2006)
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Radio pioneer who was heard on Toronto airwaves for more than 30 years made his mark in 1947 on the milestone morning show, Toast and Jamboree
By F.F. LANGAN, Special to The Globe and Mail, Page S9
Toronto -- Bruce SMITH was a morning man who for many years was the autocratic ruler of his own radio program on Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Toronto. He chose his own music, and preferred popular tunes of the day rather than the marshal music favoured by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation brass at the time, and even banned certain advertisements, back in the days when Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Radio ran commercials.
"I ran it lock stock and barrel," Mr. SMITH boasted to Blake KIRBY of The Globe and Mail in 1971. "I selected all the music, wrote and read many of the commercials and allowed what sponsors I wanted, which didn't include beer and cigarettes. That was quite an authority. I just assumed it and nobody objected."
His freedom didn't last forever. Producers gradually wrested control from Mr. SMITH, though his strong personality and success in the ratings meant he had more power than most of them put together.
Mr. SMITH also had a kind of whimsy that is almost unheard of today, but was then common among such fellow broadcasters as Allan McFee and Max Ferguson. For good measure, Mr. SMITH invented a character called Brewster the Rooster, who was introduced to listeners by barnyard sound effects that were followed by a rant done in Brewster's special voice. "Brewster the Rooster was my alter ego," Mr. SMITH once told a reporter. "He became a character through which I could make socially valid points."
Brewster the Rooster proved to be popular with the audience. One day, they lost the tape of Brewster's trademark cock-a-doodle-do and Mr. SMITH reported Brewster had broken his leg skiing and was recuperating at Sunnybrook Hospital. The news of the fictional bird's accident attracted many phone calls and get well cards from listeners.
For many years, Mr. SMITH battled for ratings supremacy with Wally CROUTER of CFRB radio. At the time, the morning radio dial was crowded with the likes of Pierre BERTON, and Charles TEMPLETON on CKEY.
Bruce SMITH grew up in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, where his father was a foreman at the local steel plant. He was a brilliant student and served as president of the student council. When he was 15, he decided he would like to work at CJIC, the local radio station. It had just opened and he marched in and announced he was the man to read newscasts. They gave him a job doing it on weekends.
The following year, young Bruce graduated from high school, but for the time he remained stuck at home. His mother thought he was too young to go to university and made him take a second year of Grade 13. He wrote and passed exams in every subject offered, except Spanish.
While in high school, he was chosen as one of the Canadians to represent the country at the coronation of George VI in 1937. He travelled to London and attended the ceremony in Westminster Abbey.
Shortly after his return home, he was finally allowed to go to the University of Toronto. He graduated in law, which was an undergraduate degree at the time, and served as assistant sports editor of The Varsity, the school paper. During that time, he also wrote a column on college sports for The Globe and Mail. He was in the officer's training plan and joined the army in 1941. He trained in Canada with the signals corps, went to England and landed in France soon after D-Day.
His unit, the South Saskatchewan Regiment, fought in France, Holland and Germany. After the war, he stayed on as a broadcaster to work for the army's radio station and to transmit on British Broadcasting Corporation wavelengths. He didn't leave England until late 1946, long after most Canadians had gone home.
By then, most of his fellow law graduates were well along in their careers, so he decided to take a teacher's certificate. He taught for three months at Danforth Technical School in Toronto before taking his first permanent job in radio at CHUM. One of his fellow announcers was Monty Hall, who went on to be the host of the long-running U.S. television game show, Let's Make a Deal. Mr. SMITH worked at CHUM for a little more than a year before joining the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. At first, he did mundane jobs, such as being the booth announcer, reading out such things as the call letters, station breaks and shorter newscasts.
He got a break when it turned out the morning man had trouble getting up on time. On July 19, 1948, Bruce SMITH became the new morning man and quickly made the program his own. "I even picked a Toronto hit parade to play every Friday. There was really no hit parade in 1950."
Bruce SMITH's morning show was known as Toast and Jamboree, and no other Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Radio program in Toronto had more listeners. It even outperformed such U. S imports broadcast by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as Don McNeil's Breakfast Club, which ran at 9 a.m., and Ma Perkins, a popular daily soap opera.
Toast and Jamboree made him a household name in Southern Ontario. Despite that, he remained a modest man and was never a prima donna. People who worked with him recall him as being as friendly in person as he was on the air.
"I was a starry-eyed kid and didn't know what Bruce looked like, though I knew his voice," recalled traffic reporter, Jim CURRAN, of his first day at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. "When he said 'Welcome, Jim,' his voice had the same warmth as it did on the radio."
After 23 years doing the morning program, Bruce SMITH was edged out in favour of a younger man, Alex TREBEK, who went on to become the host of Jeopardy, another U.S. game show. In news reports at the time, Mr. SMITH put on a brave face and said how getting up that early wasn't natural, but his colleagues believe he would much rather have kept working the morning shift.
After that, he worked on an afternoon program called The Bruce Smith Show. One of his habits before going to work was to head down to the harbour and check out which ships were in. Later, he became president of the Toronto Marine Historical Society.
Mary McFAYDEN was a producer of his afternoon program for two years. She recalled that on September 2, 1977, they were broadcasting live from the Canadian National Exhibition when a plane practising for the air show suddenly crashed into Lake Ontario. It was a Second World War Fairey Firefly and the pilot was killed. Until that moment, the program offered interviews, live music and other light fare, and then the veteran Mr. SMITH swung into action.
"He showed all his skills as a broadcaster, switching from covering a fair to covering a plane crash. We didn't know much, but he was able to cover it and change the tone without missing a beat," recalled Ms. McFAYDEN.
In 1978, Mr. SMITH decided to retire before someone at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation decided he needed a push. "He didn't want someone coming and telling him it was time to go," said his son, Kim. "He left at the top."
Bruce SMITH was not yet 60 when he left broadcasting. He never went back to it -- even part-time. Instead, he developed a number of sidelines during 28 years of retirement. He became part owner of a curling club, which he ran as well as competing there, and followed his interest in shipping by taking trips as a passenger on lakers that plied the Great Lakes.
He and his wife, Beth, travelled frequently until she became ill. For 10 years, he devoted himself to taking care of her.
Bruce Arnold SMITH was born on August 22, 1919. He died on December 26, 2006, in Hamilton, Ontario He was 87. Mr. SMITH suffered from a rare type of blood cancer and had been ill for only a few weeks. He is survived by his four children, Kim, Cam, Kirk and Ann Elise. His wife, Beth, died in 1999.

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