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FORBES o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2007-06-27 published
HUNTER,
D.
Calder
Passed away suddenly at his Residence, Elmvale on Monday, June 18,
2007. Calder
HUNTER, in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Pauline
(née ROBINSON.) Dear father of Amy Ritchie (Tim
FORBES) of Midhurst,
Michelle HUNTER
(Earl
GRAHAM) of Elmvale, Paula (Trevor)
HAMMER
of Moonstone, Susan
HUNTER
(Geoff
SMITH) of Dorchester and Robert
HUNTER of Winnipeg. Loved grandfather of Jordan
RITCHIE,
Hope
GRAHAM,
Claire,
Christopher and Lily
HAMMER and Grace and Carter
SMITH.
Brother of Evelyn (Elmer)
McFADDEN and the late Catherine
HUNTER.
Friends may call at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale
from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service in the chapel on
Saturday, June 23 at 11 a.m. Interment Elmvale Cemetery. Memorial
Donations to the Knox-Flos Presbyterian Church or the Collingwood
Mental Health Services (Charitable Donations) would be appreciated.
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FORBES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-14 published
TAILOR/TAYLOR,
John
Garth
Died on July 7, 2007 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada at the age
of 88. He is predeceased by his parents, Mabel Burnett
FORBES
and John Henry
TAILOR/TAYLOR, an infant brother and older sister, Mabel
Ethelwyn McATHEY. He leaves his beloved wife
Rita, his dear daughters
and sons-in-law, Karen and Ronald
HUDSON of Milton, Ontario,
Ruth and Robert
ANDERSON of Geneva, Switzerland, Anne and Kim
MALONEY of Westford, Vermont, grand_sons Stephen, Thomas and Harry
ANDERSON, brother-in-law, Gordon
McATHEY of Sarnia, Ontario,
and five nieces and one nephew. A special thank you to Karen,
Monica, George, Holly, Angela, Edna and the staff at Northridge.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on August 25th at
Knox Presbyterian Church in Milton, Ontario. For those who wish
to contribute to Garth's memory, in lieu of flowers please send
donations to The Salvation Army.
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FORBES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-24 published
STRATFORD, Doctor Joseph G. "Joe", M.D., F.R.C.S.(C)
On Sunday, July 22, 2007, aged 83, following an illness, borne
with dignity and fortitude, while travelling in south-west France.
Beloved and devoted husband of the late Aurelie (née
FORBES,)
and predeceased by his brother John G.
STRATFORD.
Joe▼ leaves
in mourning those who cherished his compassion: daughter Leslie
(and Jan LAURY;) son Huntly (and Christine
HOLLAND,) his only
grandchild, Sophie; and his sister Nora W.
STRATFORD.
Our family wishes to remember those who brought love, laughter
and life to Joe: Mrs. Dora (Arthur) Herbert and family of Barbados
Dr. and Mrs. D.W. Baxter; Mrs. Joy Shannon; other members of
the extended family, namely, Mrs. Kylie (Philip)
STRATFORD,
Mary▼
Thompson STRATFORD, R.H. Thomson; like-minded volunteers including
Miss Lou Pacaud; colleagues, and Friends.
Dr. STRATFORD dedicated his life to his family, neurosurgery,
the teaching of medicine, numerous charitable and volunteer activities,
and his Friends far and wide.
Thanks are given to numerous attending physicians at the Montreal
General Hospital who cared for Joe in the past years. Thanks
are also given to the physicians, nurses and assistants of the
Centre Hospitalier du Val d'Ariege, France.
A memorial service will be held in Montreal in the autumn. A notice
will follow regarding the service and arrangements for any donations
which Friends may wish to make in Joe's memory.
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STRATFORD, Doctor Joseph G. "Joe", M.D., F.R.C.S.(C)
On Sunday, July 22, 2007, aged 83, following an illness, borne
with dignity and fortitude, while travelling in south-west France.
Beloved and devoted husband of the late Aurelie (née
FORBES,)
and predeceased by his brother John G.
STRATFORD.
Joe▲ leaves
in mourning those who cherished his compassion: daughter Leslie
(and Jan LAURY;) son Huntly (and Christine
HOLLAND,) his only
grandchild, Sophie; and his sister Nora W.
STRATFORD.
Our family wishes to remember those who brought love, laughter
and life to Joe: Mrs. Dora (Arthur) Herbert and family of Barbados
Dr. and Mrs. D.W. Baxter; Mrs. Joy Shannon; other members of
the extended family, namely, Mrs. Kylie (Philip)
STRATFORD,
Mary▲
Thompson STRATFORD, R.H.
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON; like-minded volunteers including
Miss Lou Pacaud; colleagues, and Friends.
Dr. STRATFORD dedicated his life to his family, neurosurgery,
the teaching of medicine, numerous charitable and volunteer activities,
and his Friends far and wide.
Thanks are given to numerous attending physicians at the Montreal
General Hospital who cared for Joe in the past years. Thanks
are also given to the physicians, nurses and assistants of the
Centre Hospitalier du Val d'Ariege, France.
A memorial service will be held in Montreal in the autumn. A notice
will follow regarding the service and arrangements for any donations
which Friends may wish to make in Joe's memory.
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DINGMAN,
Helen
Jean
Forbes
Died peacefully in White Rock on Friday, July 27, 2007 at 93.
She is survived by her husband Frank, daughters Janet (John),
Judy (Michael) and son Murray (Sandra), also by grandchildren
Scott, Heather (James), Forbes and Cameron (Phoenix) and great-grand_son
Ashton.
Predeceased by her sisters Marjorie
FOCKLER and Elizabeth
LAUTERSLAGER and brother Gordon
FORBES.
Funeral
Service to be
held on Saturday, August 4, 2007 at 2: 00 p.m. at Crescent United
Church, 2756 127th Street, Surrey, British Columbia Rev. Grant
BRACEWELL
officiating.
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FORBES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-13 published
STRATFORD, Doctor Joseph "Joe" G., M.D., F.R.C.S.(C)
On Saturday, July 22, 2007 while on holiday in south-west France.
Beloved and devoted husband of the late Aurelie (née
FORBES)
and cherished father of Huntly (Christine
HOLLAND) and Leslie
(Jan LAURY.)
Grandfather▼ of his beloved Sophie
STRATFORD.
A memorial service will be held at St George's Anglican Church,
1101 Stanley Street, Montreal, on Saturday, September 29th at
11: 00 a.m. If Friends wish to make a donation in Joe's memory,
the 'Dr Joe Stratford Memorial Fund' has been established at
the Faculty of Medicine, McGill University (contact 514-398-5000
or info.alumni@mcgill.ca.) Please indicate that the donation
is to be directed to the 'Dr Joe Stratford Memorial Fund'.
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FORBES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-22 published
STRATFORD, Doctor Joseph "Joe" G., M.D., F.R.C.S.(C)
On Saturday, July 22, 2007 while on holiday in south-west France.
Beloved and devoted husband of the late Aurelie (née
FORBES)
and cherished father of Huntly (Christine
HOLLAND) and Leslie
(Jan LAURY.)
Grandfather▲ of his beloved Sophie
STRATFORD.
A memorial service will be held at St. George's Anglican Church,
1101 Stanley Street, Montreal, on Saturday, September 29th at
11: 00 a.m. If Friends wish to make a donation in Joe's memory,
the 'Dr Joe Stratford Memorial Fund' has been established at
the Faculty of Medicine, McGill University (contact 514-398-5000
or info.alumni@mcgill.ca.)
Please indicate that the donation is to be directed to the 'Dr. Joe
Stratford Memorial Fund'.
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FORBES,
Freda
Daisy
85, on Friday, September 21, 2007, at Trillium Hospital in Mississauga.
Loving wife of Gordon for 64 years. Mother to Robert, Wendy and
Christine, grandmother of Angela, Jason, Mark, David and Laura,
and great-grandmother of Cameron and Emma. Freda was a proud
veteran of World War 2. Visitation at Simple Alternative Funeral
Centre, 1535 South Gateway, Mississauga, on Tuesday, September 25
at 12 noon. Funeral at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can
be made to the Hospital for Sick Children.
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FORBES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-30 published
WATERS,
Lorraine
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday,
October 25th, 2007 in her 84th year. Loving wife to Ronald for
65 years. Caring mother to Dawn (Bill) LA
TURCO,
Joanne
(Paul)
RIDDY,
Gloria
WATERS and Neil
WATERS. Grandmother of Jennifer
(Vito) TROTTI, Matthew
RIDDY (Shelley), Michael
SMITH, Alison
RIDDY, Andrew
RIDDY, Alexander
WATERS and Stephanie
WATERS and
predeceased by Patrick Jay
STEVENS.
Great-grandmother to Owen
and Grace RIDDY.
Sister of Kenneth (Elsie)
FORBES and predeceased
by Warren FORBES.
Visitation will be held at the Nicholls Funeral
Home, 330 Midland Ave., Midland (705) 526-5449 on Tuesday, October 30th,
from 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on
Wednesday, October 31st at 2 p.m. with visitation 1 hour prior.
Interment to follow at Lakeview Cemetery. If desired, donations
to the Salvation Army would be appreciated.
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FORD o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-08-18 published
HOLMES,
Joseph
Fred
At Central Place Nursing Home, Owen Sound on Friday August 17,
2007, in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Bertha (née
MORRIS.)
Loving father to Jim and his wife Kaye of Keady, Penny and her
husband Ron
FITCHETT of Orillia, and Debbie and her husband Peter
FORD of Owen Sound. Grandfather of John (Sheena,) Jeremy and
Renee, Lisa (Ryan), and Josh (Jenn)
HOLMES, Jason and Stacey
DERHAK,
Elizabeth and Chris
MAYNARD, Jeffery and Jennifer
FORD.
Great-grandfather to Talya and Tanner
HOLMES and Tristan
MAYNARD.
Survived by his brothers Merv and his wife
Addie
HOLMES,
Wilfred
and his wife
Linda
HOLMES, and by his sister Ellen
WRIGHT.
Predeceased
by brothers Bill, Roy, Al, Mel, and Ron, and sisters Marion and
Betty. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home for
visiting on Monday 1 hour prior to service time, 12 o'clock to
1 o'clock. A private family service will be conducted in the
chapel on Monday, August 20th, at 1 o'clock, with Doctor Brad
CLARK
officiating. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As Expressions
of sympathy, the family would appreciate donations to the Heart
and Stroke Foundation, or the Liver Foundation.
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FORD o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-09-12 published
HALL,
William
Richard "
Bill"
Surrounded by his family, William Richard (Bill)
HALL died peacefully
in his home in Shrewsbury just three days before his 87th birthday.
In his life, Bill was a World War 2 Veteran and a Stationary
Engineer but most importantly he was the loving father of Rick
HALL (Karen,) Bob
HALL,
Judy
FRASER (Dave
ESKRITT,) Jim
HALL
(Linda) and Katie
DAVIES.
Bill will be sadly missed by 12 grandchildren
and 5 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of May (Shell)
LAWR and
Frank (Beryl)
HALL, brother-in-law of Abby
FORD,
Carol
HALL and
Audrey HALL.
Predeceased by his parents Richard and May
HALL, his
sister Hazel and his brothers Art, Albert, George and Roy. On
Thursday, September 13, 2007 Friends will be received at the
Blenheim Community Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. On Friday September 14,
2007 Friends will be received at the Butcher Funeral Home in
Erin, Ontario from 1-3 p.m. followed immediately by the Funeral
Service. Interment in Erin Union Cemetery. Acting as pallbearers
will be Bill's sons Rick, Bob and Jim
HALL and his grand_sons
Ricky HALL,
Jim
FRASER and Keith
DAVIES. Friends wishing to honour
Bill's life with a memorial donation are asked to consider the
Salvation Army. Online condolences and donations may be left
for the family at www.blenheimcommunityfuneralhome.com “And Lord
we cried on the day he died, for to us he walked on water&rdquo
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FORD o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-09-14 published
McQUEEN,
Marion (née
PETTIE)
Peacefully, at Lee Manor on Thursday, September, 13, 2007. Marion
McQUEEN (née
PETTIE) of Owen Sound in her 82nd year. Beloved
wife of the late Charles
McQUEEN. Dear mother of Betty and her
husband Ken
CUTTING,
Edna and her husband Ray
EDMONSTONE, Donna
MURPHY,
Heather
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON and Debbie
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON all of Owen Sound,
Margaret ROLLS and Dan
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON of Bancroft, Kim and her husband
Pete CHAPPELL of Port Elgin, Marlene and her husband Paul
MAHONEY
of Guelph, Craig
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON and his wife
Barb and Pat and her husband
Ken ELDRIDGE all of Kitchener. Sadly missed by twenty-four grandchildren
and twenty great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a son Ken, a grand_son
Alvin, three brothers Harold, Jim and Donald
PETTIE and four
sisters Marge
LAWROW,
Lillian
SMITH, Dorothy
FORD and Luella
JOHNSON.
Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home for
visiting on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service
will be conducted on Monday morning at 11 o'clock with Pastor
Mary TURNER officiating. Interment, Swinton Park Cemetery, Proton
Township. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or
the Lung Association would be appreciated.
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FORD o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-09-28 published
LEGATE,
Shirley
Peacefully at Georgian Heights Nursing Home in Owen Sound on
Thursday
September 27, 2007. In her 71st year, Shirley M.
LEGATE,
loving sister of Mildred (Mrs. Robert
SMITH,)
Calvin
LEGATE and
his wife Rose Anne and Kathleen (Mrs. Bill
OSBORNE). Fondly remembered
by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents William
and Minvera, a brother William and a sister Verna
FORD.
Friends
may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home on Friday
from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at
the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour on Saturday morning at 10 a.m.
Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy,
memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated
by the family.
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FORD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-02 published
FORD,
Violet
Ruth
In loving memory Violet Ruth who passed away January 2nd, 1997.
To my best friend and dear sister If I knew 10 years ago today
When I hugged you and said goodbye That it would be our last
I never would have let you go. Always remembered, your sister
Vicki and Bob
EASTWOOD.
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FORD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-03 published
UPTON,
Doctor
John
Cliffe
(December 24, 1952-October 31, 2007)
Beloved and devoted father to Thomas and Phillip, loving son
to Cliffe UPTON, loving brother to Donna (Dick
FORD,)
Susan,
Rodger (Hilary
PERCY) and Glen plus 17 wonderful nieces and nephews.
He is pre-deceased by his brother Michael June 4, 1970 and his
mother Gwen, October 31, 2003. John was raised in Vancouver then
practiced Chiropractic for many years in Williams Lake and Victoria.
Johns struggle to overcome his cancer ended peacefully at the
Victoria Hospice. His kindness, his companionship and his love
will be sorely missed. His hands and his heart have left an imprint
on his many Friends and patients. Everyone is welcome to a celebration
of John's life on Saturday, November 10th at 1 p.m. at the Victoria
Golf and Country Club. The family would appreciate donations
to the Victoria Hospice www.victoriahospice.com or the Foundation
for Chiropractic Education and Research www.fcer.org in lieu
of flowers.
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FORD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-14 published
CLOHECY,
Hubert
Delory "
Hubie"
Passed away on Monday, November 12, 2007 at Joseph Brant Memorial
Hospital, Burlington, with his wife by his side and surrounded
by his family. Hubie was born on July 24, 1925 in Hamilton and
graduated from the University of Western Ontario (Assumption
College) in Windsor, Ontario in 1947 with a Bachelor of Arts
degree. Hubie married his beautiful wife
Alice
Anne
MacORD on
June 21, 1947, and had six children: Brian, Tom, Michelle, Cathy,
Patty and Carol, joined by his daughter and son-in-laws Jane,
Rachel, Peter, Alan, Kelly, and Brian. Hubie cherished his family
and especially his 14 grandchildren, Justin, Elizabeth, Bridgitte,
Drew, Jason, John, Trish, Adam, Joshua, Caitlyn, Sarah, Ben,
Samantha, and Max. Hubie started his long career in the construction
industry at the Hamilton Construction Association in 1972; he
retired from the Ontario General Contractors Association in 1990.
with the "Hubie Dubie Do" where all his family Friends and associates
celebrated his colourful career. Hubie made many Friends during
his career and enjoyed them all. Hubie is survived by his sister
Bernadette
FORD and her children Diane, Donna and Herbie. He
will be missed by his nieces Marlene and Joe
SHEAHAN and their
family and also by Suzanne
MUIR,
Arlene
STABLES and Jennine
MALCOLMSON.
Thanks to Doctor Tim
CUDDY,
Doctor
BERLINGIERI, the staff of 5W at
Joseph Brant Hospital and
to Fr. P. COOK.
Visitation at the P.X. Dermody
Funeral Home, 7 East Avenue South, Hamilton, on Thursday, November 15,
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a Prayer Vigil at 3 p.m. A Funeral
Mass will be offered at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church,
79 Freelton Road, Freelton, on Friday November 16 at 11 a.m.
Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Heart
and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
www.pxdermodyfuneral.com Hats off to Hubie
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FORD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-14 published
MacLELLAN,
Robert "
Bob"
Bernard
November 12, 2007, age 65, at home with family. Only child of
the late Raymond "Buster" and Evelyn (née
MARR.)
Bobbie is survived
by his wife of 43 years, Beverley Ann (née
SMITH;) children Sheri
JONES (Wayne
O'CONNOR), Doctor Jennifer
MacLELLAN (Stephen
FORD)
and Matthew
MacLELLAN
(Dr.
Dawn
MacLELLAN;) and grandchildren
Lavinia FORD,
Asa
FORD and Edie
FORD. Born and lived in Truro,
Nova Scotia with strong family ties to Bass River, Nova Scotia.
Graduate of Acadia University and Dalhousie Law School, where
he later lectured Corporate Finance, Business Law and Advanced
Income Tax. Law Clerk to Chief Justice Wells of the High Court
of Justice (Ontario); articled and practiced with Blake, Cassels
and Graydon; Partner with Burchell MacDougall, Truro. Chair of
the Nova Scotia Securities Commission from its creation in 1987 to
2002, where he was responsible for policies and procedures that
govern the Commission. Public Director of the Mutual Funds Dealers
Association since 2003. In earlier years he was a member of the
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants / Canadian Bankers
Association Joint Committee on Taxation from 1985 to 1992; member
of the federal Minister of Finance Advisory Group on 1987 Tax
Reform; member of the Venture Corporations Board of Nova Scotia
from 1986 to 1987; and Governor of the Canadian Tax Foundation
from 1988 to 1991. Bob authored multiple publications on and
was recognized by national professional evaluation publications
as an expert in taxation, estates and trust, and securities law.
Bob was a lifetime member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Truro.
He was a proud member of the Truro Branch of Rotary International
since 1976, served as President in 1991-92, acted as Director
of Community Service and Club Service, and received the Paul
Harris Fellowship in 1999 in recognition of his support to the
Rotary Foundation. He was also a director of the Ship's Company
Theatre in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia and an active supporter of
other charities and foundations in Northern Nova Scotia. Bob
took great pleasure in spending time with Friends and family
in Lower Economy, Nova Scotia where he enjoyed the landscape,
serenity and memories. The family will receive Friends at the
Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro,
902-895-5587, on Thursday, November 15 from 6: 30-9:00 p.m. A service
will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, 295 Young Street, Truro,
on Friday, November 16 at 2: 00 p.m. No flowers by request of
family. On line condolences may be sent to our website at www.colchestercommunity.com
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FORD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-21 published
THORSEN,
Robert W.G. (1922-2007)
On December 18, 2007 at Victoria, British Columbia in his 86th
year. Beloved husband of 65 years of Joyce. Loving father of
Janet,
Kenneth
(Terry,) Judith (Bill
PROCTOR) and Frances (Laura
FORD.) Dear Grandfather of Adam, Heather, Nicole, Tammy and Craig.
Great-grandfather of Greg, Ben, Samantha, Jacob, Ethan and Mylie.
Bob was born in New Westminster, British Columbia. He served
in the Canadian Army from 1940-1945. His post war lumber sales
career began in Chemainus, British Columbia. He progressed in
the business to become Executive Vice-President of Northwood
Mills, a division of Noranda Mines, Toronto. Bob's family wish
to thank the caring staff of Glenwarren Lodge. In accordance
with Bob's wishes a service will not be held. Donations to a
favourite charity would be appreciated. Please contact First
Memorial Funeral Services, 1155 Fort Street, Victoria, British Columbia
V8V 3K9 (250) 384-5512 or www.firstmemorialfuneral.com for further
information
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FOREHT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-03 published
FOREHT,
Marjorie
Ruth (née
MOONEY)
Passed away peacefully at Versa Care Windsor Place on December 29,
2006 at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Sidney.
Dear mother of Peter
FOREHT and wife
Cathy of Toronto; and Chris
and husband Doctor Dave
FISHER, of Windsor. Dear Grandmother of
Lenny and wife Jill; Celine and companion Jason; Sarah; Paula
and companion Hans, and Dan and wife Sarah. Dear sister of Edith
PONGRATZ and her late husband Tony; Helen
LETT and her late husband
Jim; Agnes and husband Joel
ALDRED, and the late Marion
NICOL
and her late husband Don. Also surviving are many nieces and
nephews. Marjorie served during World War 2 with the Canadian
Forces in London, Ontario and later worked for many years at
both Loblaws and Eatons. The family would like to thank the caring
and compassionate staff at both Versa Care Windsor Place and
Oak Park Terrace. Margie was a loving mother, and will be dearly
missed. Cremation has taken place, and a family service in London,
will take place at a later date. Funeral Arrangements entrusted
to Windsor Chapel Funeral Home 1700 Tecumseh Rd., East. Online
condolences and shared memories may be submitted at www.windsorchapel.com
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FOREMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-14 published
REAY,
Emma
C. "
Clare" (née
DARTNELL)
Age 89 of Madison, passed away Thursday November 8, 2007 at Saint Mary's
Care Center. She was born on October 6, 1918 in Winnipeg, Manitoba,
the daughter of Bert and Jessie
(FERGUSON)
DARTNELL.
Clare and
William "Billy"
REAY, the former Chicago Blackhawk's hockey coach,
were married on April 24, 1942 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Clare was a loving mother, faithful wife and nurturing grandparent
who always put family first regardless of the situation. Her
life long generosity and caring nature touched the souls of many
people. While she would brighten a room with her tender spirit,
she would also hold firm to her convictions and beliefs. Clare
had a special way with people. She was extremely intuitive and
sensitive person and would frequently find herself reaching out
to others in a supportive way. Her children and grandchildren
dearly loved her
Clare is survived by her daughter Adele (Larry)
CALLAN of Burlington,
Ontario, a son Bill (Kris)
REAY of Madison, seven grandchildren,
Melody (Greg)
MacPHERSON, Elliott
CALLAN, Royal
CALLAN, William F.
(Michelle)
REAY, Allison
REAY, Adam
REAY and Kimberly
REAY; great-grandchildren
Hayley MacPHERSON and Will
REAY, sister Muriel (Bob)
STREET,
sister Lois (David)
BROWNSDON, step-grandchildren Bruce (Kathy)
CALLAN and Tim
CALLAN, and many nieces and nephews.
Clare is preceded in death by her husband Billy
REAY, sister
Francis FOREMAN, brother Edward
DARTNELL, and sister Joan
MacGILLVARY.
Private funeral services will be held for family with Pastor
Glynn Laing and Pastor Bill Arvan presiding. Burial will be at
Sunset Memory Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Hockey Ministries International, P.O.
Box 7, Windsor Station, Suite 265, 1100 de al Gauchetiere W.,
Montreal, Quebec H3B 2S2 or Union Gospel Mission, 320 Princess
Street P.O. Box 1073 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2X4.
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FORER,
Ruth "
Ruta"
On Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at North York General Hospital, at
the age of 88. She was predeceased by her husband, Harvey (Chaim)
FORER, the love of her life. She leaves behind her loving daughter
and son-in-law, Helen and Marv
BERNSTEIN, and her beloved grandchildren
(the lights of her life,) Laura
DRISCOLL and her husband Brandon
and Daniel
BERNSTEIN.
She survived the holocaust but was never
the same after the death of her beloved husband. At Benjamin's
Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Ave. W. (3 lights west of
Dufferin) for service on Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 10: 00 a.m.
Interment Independant Friendly Workers Circle section of Pardes
Shalom Cemetery. Donations in her memory can be made to the Heart
and Stroke Foundation, 416-499-1417.
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FORGET o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-11 published
WARD,
M.
Grace (née
STRANGE)
Peacefully in her home surrounded by the love and support from
family and her Royal Gardens Friends, on October 9, 2007 in her
91st year. Grace was an elegant, sophisticated woman who lived
a full and interesting life that took her to many different parts
of the world. She was equally at home at a black tie gala affair
or at a casual brunch with her bridge Friends. In her later years
she took increasing interest in her grandchildren and children,
and great enjoyment in hearing of, and even sponsoring, their
many pursuits. For 47 years, Grace was the beloved wife of Walter
(deceased.) She was the loving mother of Nancy
WARD
(Eric,)
Susan
FORGET (Gary), Janet
LAFORTUNE (Yves) and the late Doctor John
WARD.
Grace was immensely proud of her grandchildren Lindsay and Jean
Paul FORGET, and Max
LAFORTUNE.
She had tremendous affection
for her niece and goddaughter Kim, niece Barb and nephew Michael.
She was predeceased by her brothers Frank and
Cy STRANGE.
Grace
was so thankful for all the loving support she received from
the caring staff at Royal Gardens. Special thanks to the wonderful
Dr. ARMOUR and to her hospice angels, Ivy and Meredith. Visitation
will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2007 from 1: 00-2:30 p.m.,
followed by a service in the chapel at Comstock Funeral Home and
Cremation Centre, 356 Rubidge Street, Peterborough. In lieu of
flowers, donations to Hospice Peterborough would be appreciated
by the family.
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FORGIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-31 published
FORGIE,
Madeleine (formerly
McGAHEY, née
STEPHENSON)
Peacefully at her Ottawa home, following a brief illness, on
Sunday, July 29, 2007. Madeleine was predeceased by her parents
George and Molly (née
WYLIE)
STEPHENSON, and by first husband
Arthur McGAHEY.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years Donald
FORGIE, her daughters Heather (John
CAMPBELL) of Ottawa, Jane
(Patrick DONOHUE) of Toronto, and by sons Kim (Lauren) of Houston,
Patrick (Joyce) of Kemptville and the late John, thirteen grandchildren,
four great-grandchildren, sister-in-law June
FORGIE of Ottawa
and cousin Margaret
DALTON of Kingston. She was actively involved
in community service and educational institutions in Ottawa,
Toronto, St. Catharines, Warminster and Orillia, and in more
recent years, in support of research initiatives at the University
of Ottawa related to cancer. Friends are invited to visit at
St. Basil Roman Catholic Church, 940 Rex Avenue (off Maitland
north of the Queensway), Ottawa on Wednesday, August 1 from 1 p.m.
until time of Funeral Mass at 3 p.m. Interment at Mount Hope
Cemetery, Toronto, the following day. In lieu of flowers, Friends
may wish to make a donation to the University of Ottawa, special
cancer research initiative Doctor Barbara
VANDERHYDEN, 501 Smyth
Road, 3rd Floor, Box #926, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8L6. Condolences/donations
at: mcgarryfamily.ca 613-233-1143.
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FORGIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-25 published
STEED,
Reverend
R.
Arthur, B.A., M.Div. (1916-2007)
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing
on August 23rd of a very special man who was a beloved, true
and noble husband, caring brother, devoted father and proud 'poppy'.
Arthur and Muriel
(HAZLEWOOD) celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary
in June and are proud parents of T. Arthur
STEED
(Janie,)
Barbara
YOUNG,
Elaine
O'NEILL and David
STEED (Katie) and of six grandchildren:
Kerri and Adam
O'NEILL,
Julia
FORGIE, Tanis
STEED and Brian and
Andrew STEED (predeceased.) He leaves his brother Rev. Harold
STEED
(Lilian) and two sisters Marjorie 'Kasova'
GARDINER (Jack)
and Muriel
BAILEY
(Lloyd.)
Arthur was also brother-in-law to
Audrey and John
HAZLEWOOD,
Gladys, and Jim (predeceased)
HAZLEWOOD.
Arthur was born in Montreal and spent his early years in Angola,
Africa where his parents were missionaries. He graduated from
Victoria College (University of Toronto) in 1937 and Emmanuel
College in 1940. Arthur served the United Church of Canada for
63 years, with churches in Wawa, Dawn Mills (Kent County), Ayr,
Hamilton (Zion), Toronto (Humber Valley), Fonthill, Bismark and
Port Colborne (Central). He was the Minister Emeritus at Central
and Humber Valley where he was their first minister. Arthur was
also the founding chaplain of the Old Mill Wedding Chapel in
Toronto as well as former chair of the United Church Toronto
Conference. Arthur's love of life, gift of music and his determination
and vision as well as his commitment to service helped enrich
the lives of all who called him friend or minister. Visitation
will be held at the James L. Pedlar Funeral Home, 1292 Pelham
Street, Fonthill on Tuesday, August 28th 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
A Memorial Service celebrating Arthur's exceptional life will
be held at Fonthill United Church, 42 Churchill Fonthill on Tuesday,
September 4th, 2007 at 1: 00 p.m. A reception will follow at the
church immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to The Mission and Service Fund of the United
Church of Canada, 3250 Bloor St. West Toronto, Ontario M8X 2Y4.
Online condolences may be forwarded through www.pedlarfuneralhome.ca
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FORGIE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-21 published
NOVAK,
Elizabeth
Liane (formerly
SOUTHBY, née
FORGIE)
Elizabeth Liane
NOVAK (née
FORGIE) of London (formerly of Highland
Beach, Florida), age 89 years, passed away on Saturday, November 17,
2007 at Chateau Gardens Nursing Home, London, Ontario. Dear wife
of the late Alfred B.
NOVAK (1987) and of the late Major Frances
Edward SOUTHBY (1944.) Dear mother of Susan
MOORE and her husband
Brian of London and James
SOUTHBY and his wife
Gabriele of Woodstock.
Dear sister of the late Heather
BLAKE of Ottawa. Dear grandmother
of Heather
ZUSKAN and her husband Kim; Sarah
HOFFLELE and her
husband Mark; Andrew
MOORE and his wife
Terry;
Jennifer
SOUTHBY
Nathan SOUTHBY;
Angela
WINSLOW. Dear great-grandmother of Geoffrey,
Nicholas, Kayla, Chris, Matthew and Isabella. Cremation has taken
place. At the family's request there will be no visitation. A Memorial
Service will be held at a future date. A. Millard George Funeral
Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, entrusted with arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Society Canada,
4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London, Ontario N6L 1G5. Online condolences
accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca
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FORGRAVE o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-10-10 published
HARGRAVE,
Marjorie
M. (née
FORGRAVE)
In memory of Marjorie M.
HARGRAVE (née
FORGRAVE,) R.N., October 10,
We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday,
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence,
We often speak your name
All we have now are memories
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake,
With which we will never part
God has you in his keeping,
We have you in our hearts.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone.
For a part of us went with you,
The day God took you home.
- Forever missed. Love: Bill, Duane, Lisa, Brent, Patti, Debbie,
Kelsey,
Brookelyn,
Darren and Megan
HARGRAVE
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FORGRAVE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-05-28 published
FORGRAVE,
Alice (née
KOWULA)
Quietly and beautifully, with her family by her side, at McMaster
Health
Sciences, in Hamilton, Saturday, May 26, 2007. Alice
FORGRAVE,
formerly of Sauble Beach, in her 78th year. Predeceased by the
love of her life, Bill
FORGRAVE.
Loving mother of Wendy
SPANGENBERGER
and partner Mike
SHANANHAN of Ancaster, Craig
FORGRAVE and his
wife Jill of Victoria, British Columbia, and Nancy
FORGRAVE of
Toronto. Never to be forgotten by her three grandchildren; Jennifer
and her partner Derek, Eric and his wife Tara, Jack and her two
great-grandchildren, Jessica and Benjamin. Predeceased by her
parents Sam and Dora
KOWULA; sisters Mary, Francis, Anne and
brothers Steve and John. Dear sister-in-law of Walter and Joyce
FORGRAVE of Calgary and Bill
HARGRAVE of Proton Station. Also
survived by several nieces and nephews. Sincere and heartfelt
appreciation to the staff in Emergency and Ward 4Z. Friends may
visit in Hamilton at the Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell
Ave., E., Tuesday, May 29, 2007 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Memorial
service to be held Wednesday May 30, 2007 at 11: 00 a.m. A second
Memorial service will be held at the Downs and son Funeral Home,
Hepworth, Thursday May 31, 2007 at 1: 00 p.m. with visitation
1 hour prior to service. Interment to follow at the Zion Cemetery.
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 Alice by the Downs and son
Funeral Home.
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FORGRAVE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-11-26 published
FORGRAVE,
Frances
Helen
(HUXLEY,) B.Sc.N.
With her family by her side at Central Place in Owen Sound Saturday
afternoon November 24, 2007. The former Fran
HUXLEY of R.R.#5,
Owen
Sound in her 67th year. Loving wife of the late Glen
FORGRAVE.
Fran worked for 32 years with the local public health unit. In
1963, she started as a staff public health nurse and in 1995
she retired from the position of Director Of Nursing with the
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Health Unit. Loved sister of Marion and
her husband Harold
FOSTER of Kirkton and Norman
HUXLEY and his
friend Marie
SPERONE of Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. Dear sister-in-law
of Evelyn HODGKINSON of Mississauga. Lovingly remembered by her
three nephews and one niece; Mark
FOSTER and Karen
LEMON and
Andrew and Scott
HODGKINSON and one great-nephew William. Friends
may call at the Downs and son Funeral Home Hepworth Tuesday from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be conducted from
the funeral home Wednesday morning at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Jack
FEARNALL officiating. Interment Huxley Cemetery, Hillsburg. Expressions
of remembrance to the North Derby United Church or the Grey Bruce
Regional Health Centre Foundation 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 Fran by the Downs and son Funeral Home.
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FORMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-23 published
ROBERT,
Joseph
Xavier
(November 2, 1938-November 22, 2007)
Passed away peacefully on November 22nd shortly after his 69th
birthday, after valiantly battling illness for over two decades.
Beloved husband to Ruth
ROBERT
(MORAN) for close to 45 years.
Loving father to Joseph (Linda
SIU,)
Mark
(Jim
JOHNSON) and Doug,
and proud grandfather to J.R. and Tori
ROBERT.
Will be greatly
missed by sisters Irene
SMEATON,
Martha
HARDY and Michelle
ROBERT
as well as brothers Paul
ROBERT
(Sally) and D'Arcy
ROBERT in
addition to many nieces, nephews and cousins and his Aunt Irene
HATCH
(Auntie
Smart.)
Predeceased by his parents Paul and Aileen
ROBERT,
Ruth's parents Bob and Lorna
MORAN and brothers-in-law
Hagood HARDY and Gordon
SMEATON.
Joe was a larger than life character
who will not be forgotten by all those that knew him and loved
him. Joe spent his career as a stock broker and in his spare
time was an avid and accomplished golfer being a life long member
of Rosedale Golf Club. Aside from his love of playing the game,
he distinguished himself as a member of the Board of Directors
of the Ontario Golf Association and the Board of Governors of
the Royal Canadian Golf Association where he participated as
a Rules Official for the Canadian Open for over 25 years ultimately
taking on the role of the head of the Rules Committee for the
Royal Canadian Golf Association. Many thanks to the doctors,
nurses and staff at Sunnybrook Hospital for their care and compassion
over these past two months and to his doctor, Noah
FORMAN, who
has taken such wonderful care of Joe over the past 20 years.
If desired, the family requests that a donation be made to either
The Canadian Diabetes Association, 1400-522 University Ave. Toronto,
Ontario M5G 2R5 (diabetes.ca) or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
of Ontario 2300 Yonge Street, Suite 1300 P.O. Box 2414 Toronto,
Ontario M4P 1E4 (heartandstroke.ca)
Funeral Service will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
on St. Clair Avenue East, one block west of Mt. Pleasant, on
Monday November 26 at 2: 00 p.m. Interment, Mount Pleasant Cemetery,
followed by a reception to celebrate Joe's life.
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FORRESAINT_G o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-25 published
GRAHAM,
Allen▼
Frederic,▼ M.D., F.R.C.P. (Can,) M.C.
Peacefully, at Toronto General Hospital on Wednesday, October 24,
2007. Darling husband of Helen Clare
(HAWKER.)
Beloved▼ father
of Shari Graham
FELL (Tony) and Annabel Lucille
GRAHAM. Greatly
loved 'grand-dad' of Annabelle
FELL,
Graham▼
FELL, Geoffrey
FELL
(Martha,) and Caitlin
FORRESAINT_Great-granddad to Jacqueline and
Sophie FELL.
Brother-in-law▼ to Joy and Clive
FOSTER. Fun-loving
brother of the late James
GRAHAM
(Aileen,▼)
Elizabeth▼
ANDRAS (Ken,)
and Lucille
BARTON
(Ted.▼)
Greatly▼ loved 'Uncle Afie' to many
nieces and nephews. Born in Toronto on October 2, 1915. son of
Dr. Joseph S.
GRAHAM and Eleanor Boyd
GRAHAM. Grandson of Sir
John Alexander
BOYD, last Chancellor of Ontario, and Lady Boyd.
Educated at St. Andrew's College, Aurora and the University of
Toronto, Faculty of Medicine. In 1939 he joined the British Medical
Corps as Captain and was posted to North Africa. Captured at
Tobruk in 1941, he became a prisoner of war in Italy and Germany
until 1945. He was later awarded the Military Cross for extreme
bravery under fire throughout the Battle Tobruk. Returning to
Canada in 1945, he met Helen, the love of his life in August
on V.J. day. They were married January 28th 1946 in New York
City and enjoyed 62 years of love, fun, and great happiness together.
Beloved physician, he practiced medicine at the Medical Arts
Building and Toronto General Hospital for over fifty years. He
loved nature and treasured his summers at Goodcheer Island in
Georgian Bay and winters and weekends at 'Hawksprings' in the
Hockley Valley. He will be remembered for his great sense of
humour and love of life, his compassion, kindness, and humility.
The family wishes to thank Ioanna
JUNEJA and Zodie
GHEBRHEWATE
for their wonderful care over the last few years. A funeral service
will be held in Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge Street, Toronto,
on Monday, October 29th at 3: 30 p.m. Reception to follow at The
York Club. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Toronto General
and Western Hospital Foundation or The Toronto Humane Society
would be greatly appreciated.
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GRAHAM,
Allen▲
Frederic,▲ M.D., F.R.C.P. (Can,) M.C.
Peacefully, at Toronto General Hospital on Wednesday, October 24,
2007. Darling husband of Helen Clare
(HAWKER.)
Beloved▲ father
of Shari Graham
FELL (Tony) and Annabel Lucille
GRAHAM. Greatly
loved 'granddad' of Annabelle
FELL,
Graham▲
FELL, Geoffrey
FELL
(Martha,) and Caitlin
FORRESAINT_Great-granddad to Jacqueline and
Sophie FELL.
Brother-in-law▲ to Joy and Clive
FOSTER. Fun-loving
brother of the late James
GRAHAM
(Aileen,▲)
Elizabeth▲
ANDRAS (Ken,)
and Lucille
BARTON
(Ted.▲)
Greatly▲ loved 'Uncle Afie' to many
nieces and nephews. Born in Toronto on October 2, 1915. son of
Dr. Joseph S.
GRAHAM and Eleanor Boyd
GRAHAM. Grandson of Sir
John Alexander
BOYD, last Chancellor of Ontario, and Lady Boyd.
Educated at St. Andrew's College, Aurora and the University of
Toronto, Faculty of Medicine. In 1939 he joined the British Medical
Corps as Captain and was posted to North Africa. Captured at
Tobruk in 1941, he became a prisoner of war in Italy and Germany
until 1945. He was later awarded the Military Cross for extreme
bravery under fire throughout the Battle of Tobruk. Returning
to Canada in 1945, he met Helen, the love of his life in August
on V.J. day. They were married January 28th 1946 in New York
City and enjoyed 62 years of love, fun, and great happiness together.
Beloved physician, he practiced medicine at the Medical Arts
Building and Toronto General Hospital for over fifty years. He
loved nature and treasured his summers at Goodcheer Island in
Georgian Bay and winters and weekends at 'Hawksprings' in the
Hockley Valley. He will be remembered for his great sense of
humour and love of life, his compassion, kindness, and humility.
The family wishes to thank Ioanna Juneja and Zodie Ghebrhewate
for their wonderful care over the last few years. A funeral service
will be held in Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge Street, Toronto,
on Monday, October 29th at 3: 30 p.m. Reception to follow at The
York Club. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Toronto General
and Western Hospital Foundation or The Toronto Humane Society
would be greatly appreciated.
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DORION,
Robert
Paul
(32 years Canadian Military, Member of Wasaga Beach Lions Club
and community volunteer)
Passed away at home with his family by his side on Friday, September 14,
2007. Paul
DORION of Wasaga Beach in his 61st year. Beloved husband
of Luane DORION (née
DOAK.)
son of Shirley and the late Marshall
DORION of Midland. Dear father of Cayra (Tai)
DELUNA of Hawkestone.
Loved grandfather of Taza and Aja. Brother of Sally Ann
DORION
of Toronto, Theresa
BOURGEOIS
(Bob,)
Michael
DORION (Janice,)
Richard DORION (Judy), and Peggy
FORREST (T. Richard
SECORD)
of Midland. A celebration of Paul's life will be held at the
Recreation Complex, 1724 Mosley Avenue in Wasaga Beach on Thursday,
September 20 at 2 p.m. Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer
Society specifying it to be used for Pancreatic Cancer Research,
would be appreciated
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FORREST o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-18 published
FORREST,
Katherine
Jayne
Daughter, friend, physically disabled person who touched everyone
she met. Born February 17, 1986, in Montreal. Died June 29 in
Mississauga in her sleep, aged 21.
By Ellen FORREST,
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Kate was a force to be reckoned with. She was a boy-crazy shopaholic
who loved crafts, camping, canoeing, fishing, cheesecake, Baileys,
girl talk, music, swimming and practical jokes.
Kate had severe cerebral palsy and brain damage affecting motor
control, and was fully physically dependent. She was non-verbal
but communicated through her eyes - looking to the right meant
yes and left meant no. And she had a killer smile. Her intelligence,
sense of humour and prankish nature shone through her disability.
Kate shared her life with me, her father Hugh, her brothers Tom
and Sam, and her sister Steph. She had a way of attracting people
to her. I feel pity for those who insisted that her lack of speech
equalled lack of awareness. They missed the phenomenon that was
Kate.
When she got a power wheelchair at about 6, Hugh took her out
for lessons on the driveway. The first thing she did was crash
straight into his car. Assuming it was the innocent error of
a new driver, Hugh gave her another chance. She immediately got
that maniacal gleam in her eye and aimed straight for the car
again. Next thing I knew they were coming into the house, him
yelling and her crying. She was grounded from her power chair
for three days.
I remember how excited she was the first time she stood up and
walked (with much assistance). That became her favourite activity,
much to the detriment of our spines. At about the age of 10,
she was given a walker that let her take steps on her own. The
first thing she did, hooting with delight, was walk to the bookcase
and sweep all the books off. Next was my purse on the table.
She was so delighted with her new ability to be destructive.
And, truthfully, so was I.
After undergoing spinal fusion surgery in 2001, Kate discovered
caramel macchiato coffee - I gave it to her in desperation when
she refused to eat or drink for several days. That began a love
affair with Starbucks, her favourite place besides the mall.
Kate was a teacher. She taught me endless patience and how to
fight for what's right. She taught people to see below the surface
and value what is worth valuing, to see the humour in life even
with the pain. And most of all, she taught unconditional love
by giving it herself.
Kate left this world quietly, in her sleep, with no warning and
no suffering. More than 300 people attended her funeral, sharing
stories and memories for more than two hours. Her departure from
this life has left a very large hole in mine and in the lives
of all who loved her. She shone with love, and that bright light
is sorely missed.
Ellen FORREST is Kate's mother.
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