GRABINSKY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-24 published
REYNOLDS, Edward William
Peacefully at North Bay on Thursday, November 22, 2007. Edward was the beloved husband of Donalda Mary CAMERON, he was 81 years old. He was the loving father of James REYNOLDS (Norma,) David REYNOLDS (Jody), Stephen REYNOLDS (Domenique), Margaret REYNOLDS (Greg DECHAME) and Andrea (Murray GRABINSKY.) Lovingly remembered by his 11 grandchildren. Ed was predeceased by his siblings Margaret BAND and Arthur REYNOLDS. Prior to retirement Edward was the Corporate Secretary, Vice President of Phillips Cables, Canada. Cremation has taken place. Ed's family will be holding a time of Fellowship and refreshments in Ottawa in May of 2008, for further information please email reynolds@reynoldsdolgin.com. Arrangements entrusted to the Martyn Funeral Home, 464 Wyld Street, North Bay, Ontario P1B 1Z5 705-472-8810 www.martynfh.com.

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GRACE o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-07-11 published
KEATING, Mary▼ (née WILTSHIRE)
Entered into rest in Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre, Owen Sound on Tuesday, July 3, 2007. Mary KEATING, in her 91st year. Mary (WILTSHIRE) KEATING, beloved wife of the late Mel KEATING. Dear mother of Gwen GREENSIDES of Owen Sound and Arlene (Arthur) LOVE of Kincardine. Will be sadly missed by five grandchildren, Tammi (Todd) DAVIS of Owen Sound, Heather (Brian) GRACE of R.R.#1 Dundalk, Paul (Terri) GREENSIDES of Flesherton, Dan (Michelle) LOVE and Rob (Janice) LOVE both of Kincardine and nine great-grandchildren Stephanie, Natalie, Bradley, McKenzie, Jaime, Mark, Dawn, Liam and Caleb. Survived by two sisters-in-law Joyce KEATING of Orangeville and Anne KEATING of Thornbury. Predeceased by her parents Samuel and Catherine WILTSHIRE, two brothers Earl and George Wiltshire, a sister-in-law Erma WILTSHIRE and a son-in-law Don GREENSIDES. Rested at the McMillan and Jack Funeral Home, Dundalk. Services were held in the chapel on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 12 noon. Interment in Dundalk Cemetery. Donations to the Dundalk United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation was on Thursday, July 5 from 10: 30 a.m. to 12 noon.
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GRACE o@ca.on.grey_county.artemesia.flesherton.the_flesherton_advance 2007-08-29 published
KEATING, Mary▲ Celena (née WILTSHIRE)
Mary Celena (WILTSHIRE) Keating passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 in her 91st year.
Mary was born on December 22, 1916 to Sam and Katie (ARMSTRONG) WILTSHIRE. She got her education at S.S.#8 Proton School. On October 18, 1939 she married Mel KEATING and they settled down farming on the 16th Concession, Proton. In 1942 a daughter Gwen arrived and in 1945 another daughter, Arlene, completed the family. Later in life Mel and Mary retired to Dundalk. Mel passed away on April 4, 1992.
Mary was involved with the United Church Women of Bethel and later became a lifetime member. She was also involved with the Dundalk Senior's Club, she also helped organize senior trips. She became a lifetime member of this club too. She loved to quilt and knit and was an avid card player. She loved to be involved with her family and kept up to date with her great-grandchildren's achievements.
Mary▲ was the loving wife of the late Mel KEATING. Cherished mother of Gwen and Arlene (Art) LOVE. Devoted grandmother of Tammi (Todd) DAVIS, Heather (Brian) GRACE and Paul (Terri) GREENSIDES and a very proud great-grandmother of Stephanie, Natalie, Bradley, McKenzie, Jaime, Mark, Dawn, Liam and Caleb. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Joyce KEATING and Anne KEATING. She was predeceased by her parents Sam and Katie (ARMSTRONG) WILTSHIRE, two brothers Earl (Erma) and George WILTSHIRE and son-in-law Donald GREENSIDES and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
The family received Friends and family on July 5 from 10: 30 a.m. to 12 followed by the funeral.
Rev. Janet ERIKSEN very fittingly gave a Celebration of Life service and Tammi DAVIS' gave a beautiful eulogy for her grandmother. Mary NICHOLLS played some beautiful music during the funeral. The pallbearers were Todd DAVIS, Brian GRACE, Paul GREENSIDES, Bradley ACHESON, Dan and Rob LOVE. The flower-bearers were Heather GRACE, Stephanie and Natalie ACHESON and Janice LOVE.
Interment took place at Dundalk Cemetery.
"Dear Mom, you are not forgotten, though on earth you are no more. Still in memory you are with us, as you always were before."
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GRACE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-29 published
GRACE, George▼ (January▼ 15, 1917-December 23, 2007)
World War II Veteran (Lincoln and Welland), Retired Newspaper Editor
Predeceased▼ by his wife Isobel▼ (née HORNELL) and his youngest son William “Bill”. Survived by his sons Douglas (Owen Sound) and Thomas (Calgary), daughters-in-law Harriett, Patricia and Colleen and grandchildren Allan, Elizabeth, Lenea, Pamela, Andrew, Laura and Emily. A family memorial service will be held at St. Andrews Place in Sudbury. Arrangements entrusted to the Tannahill Funeral Home, Owen Sound 519-376-3710.

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GRACE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-25 published
CLOUTER, Albert Horatio
The winds of time
Sound very happy chime.
They chime and they chime
As they pass you by,
Like a warm, soothing bath
They shower gentle breezes in your path.
Your face does not show
All the years that you know
And those sweet breezes,
They continue to blow
They leave over you
This beautiful glow.
And now we know, why your face is aglow.
And of course, that is why
All your years don't show.
A lover of music, the arts, and all things good and beautiful, age 71, died of cancer at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto on June 23, 2007. Predeceased by his parents Lewis Albert CLOUTER and Ethel May (née MULLEY) CLOUTER of Elliston, Newfoundland and Labrador. Leaving to mourn, his wife and loving companion of 25 years, Diana SIRCAR (of Norbay, Newfoundland and Labrador,) sister Margaret GRACE (Paul,) brother Maynard John (Eleanor) of Saint_John's, Newfoundland, and a wide circle of Friends and co-workers at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. The Conservatory would be pleased to receive donations in his memory. Service to be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 27 at Saint_James Cathedral, 165 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.

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GRACE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-21 published
MILLER, Mary (née MUNRO)
Mary MILLER died peacefully in her sleep in London, Ontario, on July 10, 2007, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Dave, her husband of 57 years, was at her side. Mary was born on April 26, 1925, the fourth daughter of Scottish immigrants Jack and Dorothy MUNRO. Her parents, sisters Agnes, Jean and Dorothy and brother-in-law Donald FERGUSON all predeceased her. She is survived by her daughter Beth and her partner John MacLEOD, her daughter Katherine and her husband Reg GATENBY, her son John and his wife Deb MILLER, three grand_sons - David GROVES, Evan MILLER and Graeme MILLER, her brother-in-law Bernard O'CONNELL, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and their families and many devoted Friends. We will miss her greatly. Mary grew up in Montreal. After completing high school and working for the Royal Bank of Canada there, she studied nursing at the Montreal General Hospital. She married Dave after her graduation and moved with him to Ottawa and and then to London, Ontario, where they made their home for over fifty years. Although Mary will be cremated and interred in a private ceremony, we will hold a gathering for family and Friends later this summer in her memory. We will publish the details of Mary's memorial once our plans have been finalized. We would like to thank Doctor Archie GRACE, Doctor Bill McKEOUGH and 'Mary's Angels', the remarkable staff of the Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital, for their kindness, compassion and care. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Women's Community House, 101 Wellington Road, London, Ontario N6C 4M7.

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GRACE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-29 published
GRACE, George▲ (January▲ 15, 1917-December 23, 2007)
World War II Veteran (Lincoln and Welland)
Retired Newspaper Editor
Predeceased▲ by his wife Isobel▲ (née HORNELL) and his youngest son William "Bill". Survived by his sons Douglas (Owen Sound) and Thomas (Calgary), daughters-in-law Harriett, Patricia and Colleen and grandchildren Allan, Elizabeth, Lenea, Pamela, Andrew, Laura and Emily. A family memorial service will be held at St. Andrews Place in Sudbury. Arrangements entrusted to the Tannahill Funeral Home, Owen Sound 519-376-3710.

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GRADY o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-03 published
GRADY, Ila Edith Evaline (née ELLIOT/ELLIOTT)
Peacefully at Summit Place Nursing Home on Saturday, December 1st, 2007. Ila Edith Evaline GRADY, (née ELLIOT/ELLIOTT,) of R.R.#2, Owen Sound, in her 83rd year. Dearly beloved wife of Bill GRADY. Loving mother of Susan (Henry) KUZDAK, of R.R.#5, Owen Sound, Ian (Kelley) GRADY, of Presqu'ile, Robert (Teresa) GRADY, Gary (Shelly) GRADY and Gordon (Lori) GRADY, all of Sauble Beach and David (Tara) GRADY, of Moosonee. Proud grandmother of sixteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Ila will be sadly missed by her sisters, Dorothy (Wallace) MURRAY, of Balmy Beach, Ruby LITSTER, of Owen Sound and Roberta ROBERTS, of Barrie and her sister-in-law, Verda ELLIOT/ELLIOTT, of Owen Sound. Predeceased by her parents, Robert and Ethel ELLIOT/ELLIOTT; her sisters, Esther GALBRAITH, Florence DAILEY, Marjorie CAUDLE, Laurene FOSSOLD and Gladys HARWOOD; her brother, Howard ELLIOT/ELLIOTT. A Private Funeral Service for Ila GRADY will be held in the Chapel of the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound, (519-376-7492) on Monday, December 3rd, 2007 with Doctor Brad CLARK officiating. Spring interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Georgian Bluffs. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Canadian Cancer Society as your expression of sympathy.

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GRADZANOWSKI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-02 published
GREEN, Aaron
On Monday, October 1, 2007 at Saint_Joseph's Health Center. Aaron GREEN, beloved husband of the late Mania. Loving father and father-in-law of Anne and Doctor Michael WOOD, and Harry and Rochelle GREEN. Dear brother of Sara GRADZANOWSKI. Devoted grandfather of Jeffrey, Danny, Michael, David, and James. Niece Dorothy WAHL and her children Michael, and Ruthie, and Ellen SIMONY and her husband David of Paris, France. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Ave., W., (3 lights west of Dufferin), for service on Tuesday, October 2nd at 2: 30 p.m. Interment Workman's Circle Section of Mt. Sinai Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Reena Foundation at 905-764-1081.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-01-03 published
ALEXANDER, Jean▼ Isabel▼ (MITCHELL)
Peacefully passed away on Saturday December 30th, 2006 at Strathmere Lodge in Strathroy. Jean Isabel (MITCHELL) ALEXANDER, Formerly of Ipperwash Beach. Predeceased by her husband Chester J. (1973). Dear mother of Donald J. of St. Catharines, Jo-Anne and Robert GRAHAM of Ipperwash Beach and Shirley ALEXANDER of Stratford, and the late Ross (2001). Grandmother of Ian, Todd, Amanda, Jeff, Chet, and Jillian, predeceased by Rob (1986). Special friend Marie ALEXANDER of Peterborough and Fran McCORMICK of Owen Sound. There will be no funeral service. Interment in Pine Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations to Make-a-Wish Foundation, 307 Commissioners Rd W., London, N6J 1Y4, or the charity of your choice gratefully acknowledged. Gilpin Funeral Chapel (519) 786-4964

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-01-05 published
GRAHAM, Douglas▼ Evans▼
Peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Thursday,▼ January▼ 4, 2007. In his 78th year, Douglas Evans GRAHAM, the loving husband and friend of Mary M. GRAHAM (née RADCLIFFE.) Loving father of Ian and his wife Denise, Lynn and her husband Paul TRASK. Loving▼ grandfather of Sean, Sarah and Evan. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Kenneth and his sister Eleanor. Funeral arrangements will be announced in the Saturday newspaper.
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GRAHAM o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-01-06 published
GRAHAM, Douglas▲ Evan▲
Peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health services in Owen Sound on Thursday▲ January▲ 4, 2007. In his 78th year, Douglas Evan GRAHAM, the loving husband and friend of Mary M. GRAHAM (née RADCLIFFE.) Loving▼ father of Ian GRAHAM and his wife Denise, and Lynn and her husband Paul TRASK. Loving▲ grandfather of Sean GRAHAM, Sarah and Evan TRASK. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased▼ by his parents Selby GRAHAM and his wife Lillian, his brother Kenneth and his sister Eleanor. Friends may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home on Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday afternoon at 1: 30 p.m. Rev. Kristal McGEE officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Lung Association or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-06-27 published
GRAHAM, Wayne Ivan
(Retired Staff Sergeant, serving with the R.C.M.P. for over 32 years)
Suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Monday, June 25, 2007. Wayne GRAHAM of Owen Sound in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Donna (née CASSELMAN.) Dear father of Rhonda and her husband Chris COLLIS of Victoria, British Columbia, Tracey and her husband Chris ROSS of Tottenham and Dana GRAHAM and his wife Lisa McKINSTRY of Elora. Lovingly remembered by four grandchildren Emily and Jill COLLIS and Haley and Patrick ROSS. Also survived by two brothers Bruce GRAHAM and his wife Sheila▼ of Kitchener and Terry GRAHAM of Owen Sound. Sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and Friends. Predeceased by his sister Sharon JACKSON. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home, Owen Sound 519-376-3710 for visiting on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Doctor Brad CLARK officiating. Interment, Stephenson Cemetery, Port Sydney. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Messages of condolence are welcome at www.tannahill.com

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-07-31 published
GEORGAS, William Christopher “Bill&rdquo
At his home in Owen Sound on Monday morning July 30, 2007. In his 90th year, William Christopher GEORGAS, the loving husband and friend of Helen GEORGAS (née KARES.) The▼ loving father of Betty Jane and her husband Peter GRAHAM, Christopher▼ GEORGAS and Katherine and her husband Keith McCOLL. Loving grandfather of Roderick and his wife Shelly, Kristan and her husband Mark SEYMOUR and great-grandfather of Emily, Hillary and Chelsea. Dear brother of Louis, Helen (Mrs. Bert WEBBER,) Georgia (Mrs. Anthony NINOS), James (Barbara), Freda (Mrs. Bob GILLSON), Earl (Cora) and Nick. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a daughter Catharine, his brother George and his sister Connie (Mrs. James ROBERTSON.) Bill will long be remembered for his involvement in Owen Sound and area. His love of family, Friends, skiing, rollerblading, golf and sing songs at area nursing homes. Friends may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. George's Anglican Church on Thursday morning at 11 a.m. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Owen Sound Rotary Club, St. George's Anglican Church or the Grey Bruce Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-07-31 published
City loses a 'favourite son'
By Scott DUNN, Sun Times staff, Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Bill GEORGAS cross-country skiing at the Owen Sound Golf and Country Club in February, 2005. Photo:
The▲ end came unexpectedly for Bill GEORGAS, a man so physically impressive that at 89 he shoveled snow off his roof, in-line skated and skied.
Though small in stature, Mr. GEORGAS' remarkable physical stamina, strength and cheerful spirit were extinguished after his wife found him fallen on the stairs about 4 a.m. Monday. A post-operative examination late Monday suggested he had a heart attack that caused him to fall.
People who knew him heaped superlatives on a man Owen Sound Mayor Ruth LOVELL called a "legend," an "outstanding citizen," the "epitome of a person who loved his community," and an Owen Sound "favourite son."
Marg CAPEL, who selected Mr. GEORGAS as the feature of a "roast and toast" event in June, called him Mr. Owen Sound. She also called him a "wild man on skis."
He visited the city's 150th anniversary homecoming Meet and Greet tent Sunday for a multi-faith church service in the afternoon, then for the evening concert. His family didn't leave with him until about 10 p.m. because Mr. GEORGAS was enjoying himself, talking with people the whole night, his eldest daughter Betty GRAHAM said.
Mr. GEORGAS was the second-oldest among 10 children, all of whom were born in Owen Sound. He attended Northern Business College as a young man but he had always worked in the family movie houses, the Classic and the Savoy theatres.
When those closed he moved to another Famous Players theatre, The Roxy, as a projectionist and retired from there about 20 years ago. His daughter Betty said her dad loved life and was single-minded about things he got interested in, be it golfing, skiing, in-line skating or piano playing. He saw the good in people, as his own dad did, and was a hard worker, she said.
Freda GILLSON, Mr. GEORGAS' sister, said: "He was a very cheerful person and (was) loved by everyone who knew him. He offered encouragement and joy wherever he went."
Younger brother Jimmie GEORGAS, himself a senior champion duathlete, said "He was my mentor."
Mr. GEORGAS loved life and taking chances. When the snowbanks were high he would ski off his roof on top of them. When he was 85 and skiing alone on the West Rocks, he fell through a crevasse but managed to find a way out. He returned the next day to put down boards to protect other skiers.
He skied downhill at Blue Mountain last winter and in-line skated just a couple of weeks ago. A couple years ago he skated to Shallow Lake and back. He would head out, saying little of his destination and not carrying identification because, as he would say, everybody knew him.
In fact, he has fallen a lot and has told people he should have died 20 times over, his daughter recalled. It drove his family crazy, his daughter said.
Mr. GEORGAS's parents were Christ and Sadie GEORGAS, who were born in the Greek town of Sparta. They bought a house in Owen Sound in 1923, which still stands across from A and P.
Mr. GEORGAS was honoured by the city and by the province for his accomplishments as a volunteer. His house is full of awards and honours he received over the years. Pictures of him, usually while cross-country skiing, often appeared in The Sun Times.
In 2003 he told a reporter he'd raised about $180,000 over 23 years in the Rotary Club's annual Winterama cross-country skiing and snowmobiling fundraiser based in Wiarton.
One year he received the Rotary club's prestigious Paul Harris Award. He was inducted in the Owen Sound Sports Hall of Fame in the early 1980s for skiing.
Mr. GEORGAS played piano in local seniors' homes, jumping around excitedly as he played standards of the 1940s. His wife, Helen, would sing and invite men to dance. They did this almost daily in nursing homes around Owen Sound.
Mr. GEORGAS was also a religious man and, in April, he carried the cross for a few steps in the Good Friday procession to city hall. He admired Benny Hinn, the television preacher who claims to heal people of incurable illnesses. Mr. GEORGAS particularly admired Hinn's work to help orphans, Betty GRAHAM said.
"He had a deep compassion for underdogs and for poor people," GRAHAM said of her dad. He was known as "Bible Bill" in his youth and he believed God wanted him to do good in the community. He was a life member of the Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen of St. George's Church in Owen Sound.
LOVELL saw Mr. GEORGAS most mornings as she walked her dog past his house. He would always ask her how she planned to keep fit that day. He once taught her to downhill ski in the Beaver Valley and left her exhausted by morning's end, while he went up and down the hill the rest of the afternoon.
"Honestly, everybody has a story because he had incredible energy, absolutely incredible energy. He defied age. The years weren't important to him."
William Christopher GEORGAS leaves his wife Helen, and their children Betty Jane and her husband Pete GRAHAM, Christopher▲▼ GEORGAS and Katherine and her husband Keith McCOLL, grandchildren and great-grand children, nephews and nieces.
Visitation takes place Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place at St. George's Anglican Church Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment is to take place in Greenwood Cemetery.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-08-16 published
NUHN, Dennis Verdon William
Passed away peacefully at Country Lane Nursing Home in Chatsworth on Tuesday, August 14th, 2007 in his 82nd year. Dennis was the beloved husband of the late Alice Marie McCARTNEY. He will be sadly missed by his brothers and sister: Clifford, Manuel, James and Audrey BALL. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Louis NUHN and the former Flossie GRAHAM, also by his brothers Rennie and Leonard as well as by his sisters Dorothy RANSOM and Mildred HUNT. Friends are invited to call at the Currie Funeral Home in Chatsworth for visitation on Thursday evening 7 to 9 p.m., thence to Saint Peter's R.C. Church in Durham where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday morning at 11 a.m. Father Les SZEZYGIEL celebrant. Interment Saint Peter's Cemetery, Durham. As expressions of sympathy, memorial contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-10-25 published
LIPSKIE, Douglas Harvey
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital in his 63rd year. Beloved companion and friend of Frances WILSON. Loving father of Brad LIPSKIE and his wife Lynn of Wellesley, Steven LIPSKIE and his wife Shannon of Kitchener and Joanne MIRANDA and her husband Norm of Paris. Cherished grandfather of Julia, Owen, Mitchell, Carter and Madison. Dear brother of Jim LIPSKIE, Gloria GRAHAM and her husband Russ, Donna CHARTRAND and her husband Rene, Sharon MARTIN and her husband Roger. Predeceased by his parents Harvey and Dorothy and by his brother Dennis. Doug's family will receive relatives and Friends on Friday, October 26th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. A funeral service to celebrate Doug's life will be held at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 248 Highland Rd. E., Kitchener on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 11 a.m. Interment at Williamsburg Cemetery followed by a reception at the Romanian Cultural Centre-Banatul (2150 Bleams Rd.). Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Terry Fox Foundation would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Doug's memorial.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-11-21 published
BURT, Janet (née WRIGLEY)
Of Wiarton passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, November 19, 2007 in her 88th year. Cherished wife of Arthur for 66 years and dear mother of Diane (Terry) CUTTING of Cambridge, Nancy SOULIERE (Garry WILLIS) of Owen Sound, Faye (Don) SHOULDICE of Cambridge, Sharon BRAY (Greg WILKIE) of Owen Sound and Susan (John) FITZGERALD of Elmira. Special Grandma of Kimberley-Anne, Scott, Andrew, Michael, Brendon and Devin. She will be sadly missed by sister Bertha BARFOOT of Goderich and sister-in-law Orma WRIGLEY of Toronto. Janet was predeceased by her parents John Henry and Louise (PORTER) WRIGLEY, brothers Jack, Earl, and Harold and sisters Hazel WEST, Florence GRAHAM and Irene GUNSON. Visitation will be held at the George Funeral Home, Wiarton on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9: 00 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Janet's life will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 2: 00 p.m. with Rev. David LEGGATT officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery. Donations made to Saint Paul's Presbyterian Church, Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.georgefuneralhome.com

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-29 published
DUNLOP, William Clarence “Bill&rdquo
Passed away in London on December 25th, 2007, as the result of an accident, Bill DUNLOP of Port Elgin. Husband of the former Marion HAY. Father of Jamie of Mississauga, and Brad and his fiancée Lianne TURTURICI of Brooklin. Brother of Donna MALONEY- CLARKE and her husband Jack of Cambridge, Norma GRAHAM of Midland, Dorothy BEAUCHAMP and her husband Maurice of Penetang, Eugene DUNLOP and his wife Coline of Belwood, Margaret JOHNSTON and her husband Herb of Cambridge, and Dianne DUNLOP of Cambridge. Brother-in-law of Allan HAY and his wife Heather of Owen Sound, and Madalene and her husband Don RIDDOLL of Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. Bill will be missed by his many cousins, nieces, nephews and their families. He is predeceased by his parents Lavina and Clarence DUNLOP, by Marion's parents Jim and Helen HAY, and by his three brothers-in-law Frank MALONEY, Russ PENDER and Murray GRAHAM. Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 12: 00 to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008. A remembrance of Bill's life will be held in the chapel on Wednesday at 2: 00 p.m. followed by a reception in the Community Room of the funeral home. Memorial contributions to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Portrait and memorial online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com Please note the change of time of services.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2007-01-03 published
William Lyle GRAHAM
In loving memory of William Lyle GRAHAM, February 22, 1917 - December 22, 2006.
Lyle GRAHAM, a resident of Manitoulin Lodge, Gore Bay, and formerly of Kagawong, passed away at the Lodge on Friday, December 22, 2006 at the age of 89 years. He was born in Sault Sainte Marie, son of the late William and Edith (NEWBURN) GRAHAM. Before joining the Royal Canadian Navy, Lyle worked on the GRAHAM Brother's commercial fishing tug "The Everett," in Kagawong, drove for Graham's Transport of Gore Bay and was employed with Lincoln Electric in Toronto. After serving in the Navy during World War 2, Lyle joined Ontario Hydro in March 1946 and spent his 31 year career working in the Manitoulin area, retiring in July of 1977. He was Past Master of Gore Bay Masonic Lodge #472 A.F. and A.M. Lyle was an active member of his community, and a faithful member of Saint John's Anglican Church. He enjoyed family, fishing, travelling, music, dancing and operating Graham's Cottages. Dearly loved husband of Minnie (HOPKIN) GRAHAM of Kagawong. Loving and loved father of Dianne and husband David FRASER of Kagawong, David GRAHAM of Southampton and daughter-in-law Debbie GRAHAM of Canoe Cove, P.E.I. Proud grandfather of Michael GRAHAM of Southampton. Dear brother of Dorothy and husband Gerry BRUNETTE of Sudbury, brother-in-law Jim FISHER of Gore Bay and Lois GRAHAM of Gore Bay. Predeceased by sister NORINE Fisher and brother Allan GRAHAM. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Culgin Funeral Home after 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27. The funeral service was conducted at Saint John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Kagawong on Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 11.00 a.m. with Reverend Canon Bain PEEVER officiating. Interment in Kagawong Cedars Cemetery. In remembrance donations to Saint John's Anglican Church, Kagawong or the Manitoulin Lodge Auxiliary would be appreciated. Gore Bay Masonic Lodge conducted a memorial service at the funeral home on Wednesday at 6.30 p.m.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-02 published
ALEXANDER, Jean▲ Isabell▲ (MITCHELL)
At Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy, on Saturday, December 30, 2006, passed away peacefully, Jean Isabell (MITCHELL) ALEXANDER, formerly of Ipperwash Beach. Predeceased by her husband Chester J. (1973) and dear mother of Donald J. of St. Catharines, Jo-Anne and Robert GRAHAM of Ipperwash Beach and Shirley ALEXANDER of Stratford and the late Ross (2001). Grandmother of Ian, Todd, Amanda, Jeff, Chet and Jillian. Predeceased by Rob (1986). Special friend of Marie ALEXANDER of Peterborough and Fran McCORMICK of Owen Sound. There will be no funeral service. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations to Make-a-Wish Foundation, 307 Commissioners Road West, London N6J 1Y4 or the charity of your choice gratefully acknowledged. Gilpin Funeral Chapel

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-02 published
MORLEY, Ruby (ARMITAGE)
At University Hospital, London on Sunday, December 31, 2006 Ruby (ARMITAGE) MORLEY of Lucan in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Arnold MORLEY (1980.) Dear mother of Lorne and Linda MORLEY of R.R.#1 Exeter and Larry and Joan MORLEY of Lucan. Dear grandmother of Steven and Brenda MORLEY, and Karen MORLEY and her fiancé Kevin DUNLOP, and great-grandmother of Jared and Ryan and Dakota and Jayden. Dear sister of Wilda GRAHAM of London. Predeceased by sisters Lola ALLISON, Evelyn WILCOX and Dora THAR and a brother Cecil ARMITAGE. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 3rd at 11 a.m. with Rev. Kathy WREFORD officiating. Interment Saint_James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-09 published
GRAHAM, Carson
At Sydenham Campus (Wallaceburg), Chatham-Kent, on Monday, January 8, 2007, Carson GRAHAM, age 91 of Chatham, beloved husband of 67 years to Hazel Viola (JOHNSTON) GRAHAM. Born in Rodney in 1915 son of the late May CARSON and John GRAHAM, Carson came to Chatham in 1947, was a self employed General Contractor and Co-Owner of Graham and Kemble Contractors, retiring in 1984. He was a past member the Optimist Club and a member of Saint_James Presbyterian Church. Loving father of Glenda LANSENS of Chatham, Gloria ELLIOT/ELLIOTT and husband John of Chatham, Warren GRAHAM and wife Carol of Sarnia and Dale GRAHAM and wife Darlene of London. Sadly missed by 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by a sister Katherine "Kay" KEMBLE, 2 brothers Jack and Robert GRAHAM and a son-in-law George LANSENS. Friends and relatives may call at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 for memorial visitation. Chapel Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home, on Wednesday January 10, 2007 at 11: 00 a.m. with Pastor John GIURIN of Saint_James Presbyterian Church officiating. Cremation has taken place. Donations to Charity of your Choice would be appreciated. Online condolences welcomed at www.peseski.com

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-13 published
COATES, Gerald A. " Jerry"
Of Saint Thomas, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, January 11, 2007, in his 78th year. Beloved husband of 55 years to Edie (LAVALLEE) COATES. Dearly loved father of Sandy GRAHAM and her husband Jerry of Comox, British Columbia, Sue COATES and her husband Ken WARNER of Huntsville, and Larry COATES and his wife Lynn of Union. Cherished Granddad of Pete, Jenni, Allison, Shannon, Alex, and Michael. Dear brother of Norman COATES and loved uncle of Allan COATES. Dear brother-in-law of Val and Freem CLOWERY, Paul ALLARD, and Bill and Bev BARNETT. Born in Ascot Corner, Québec, February 2, 1929, he was the son of the late Arthur and Muriel (LIPSEY) COATES. Jerry was a (retired) 42 year employee of Bell Canada. He was a longtime member of the Saint Thomas Curling Club, an avid outdoorsman, golfer and rose gardener. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and private interment will be made in Elmdale Memorial Park. A public memorial service will be held at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington Street, Saint Thomas on Tuesday, January 16th at 11: 00 a.m. Friends and relatives will be received by the family on Monday evening from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 10: 00 a.m. until the time of service. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association will be appreciated.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-09-12 published
Crash kills London mother, daughter
Their car hit a median on Highway 401 and was struck by a transport truck.
By Randy RICHMOND, Sun Media, Wed., September 12, 2007
Grim scene: The driver of this transport truck died yesterday morning when he rear-ended a tractor trailer on Highway 401 near Colonel Talbot Road that had slowed for a police roadblock to divert traffic around an earlier fatal accident. (Derek RUTTAN Sun Media)
A London mother and daughter dedicated to helping victims of self abuse were killed yesterday in a Highway 401 crash that led to the death of a third driver hours later.
B.J. THOM, 52, also known as Elizabeth, and her daughter, Ashley GARROD, 22, were killed after their car hit the median in the east lanes of Highway 401 between Colonel Talbot Road and Wellington Road, spun out of control and was hit by a transport truck during heavy rain about 4 a.m., police said.
The driver of the tractor-trailer faces several charges, including leaving the scene of an accident causing death.
A second crash occurred just before 11 a.m. at the roadblock where police were diverting traffic from Highway 401 to Colonel Talbot Road.
A transport truck slowed down at the roadblock and a second truck slammed into it, killing the driver of the second truck.
Killed in the second crash was Timothy McDERMOTT, 50, of South Woodslee, Essex County.
The three deaths bring to nine the total killed on area roads the last 11 days and the carnage is exasperating police, said Const. Doug GRAHAM of Middlesex Ontario Provincial Police.
"Every accident on Highway 401 and 402 in the past few days was preventable. We are very concerned about all these deaths," he said.
Some drivers aren't getting the message to slow down in bad weather or at night, to leave room between vehicles and to wear seatbelts, GRAHAM said.
"That is is what is so disturbing."
Friends of THOM and GARROD expressed horror yesterday at the news the pair had died.
THOM and GARROD ran Self Abuse Finally Ends in Canada, a London-based group that helps people who hurt themselves.
THOM had successfully fought self abuse, said Trix VAN EGMOND, mental health public educator with the Canadian Mental Health Association of London- Middlesex.
"She gave help back and she did it in a personalized way. She was very funny and irreverent, I think, from going to hell and back herself."
GARROD was driving the car when the crash occurred, Ontario Provincial Police said.
Police learned of the accident from a motorist who noticed headlights from a vehicle in the south ditch along the east lanes.
Officers arrived to find the two women dead and the car "extensively damaged," GRAHAM said.
They also found a headlight at the scene.
"From the impact and from the evidence left at the scene we were able to determine it was a tractor-trailer we were looking for," GRAHAM said.
It appears the car hit the median and spun enough that the truck hit the passenger side, GRAHAM said.
Police searched area truck stops for a damaged tractor- trailer missing a headlight. They found a truck parked at the back of the Flying J truck stop south off Highway 401 near Highbury Avenue about two hours later, GRAHAM said.
The driver was inside the truck, he added, and at first refused to leave the cab, .
"He made no effort to contact police or return to the scene," GRAHAM said.
Stefan FOGIEL, 61, of Acton, has been charged with two counts of failing to remain at the scene of an accident causing death, resisting arrest, failing to maintain log books and failing to have a pre-trip inspection, Ontario Provincial Police said.
FOGIEL made a brief court appearance before Justice of the Peace Patricia HODGINS yesterday.
White-haired with glasses and wearing a white T-shirt with a Bass Beer logo, FOGIEL told HODGINS he wanted a Polish interpreter for his court appearances.
Assistant Crown attorney Brian WHITE/WHYTE ordered FOGIEL be kept in custody. He is to make a video court appearance today.
The second crash yesterday occurred only minutes after police had removed the London women's crumpled blue car from the scene of the first incident.
"The lead transport truck was slowing down. The one behind slammed into it. It was quite an impact," GRAHAM said.
The driver of the first transport, Harpreet PANNU, 29, of Brampton, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
There▼ was no reason for the collision, GRAHAM said.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-09-13 published
Fanshawe student aimed to help others
Ashley GARROD, killed in a Highway 401 crash, was studying for child, youth work.
By Daniela SIMUNAC, Sun Media, Thurs., September 13, 2007
Ashley GARROD seemed destined for a career helping others.
Working alongside her mother to help those struggling with self abuse, the 22-year-old Fanshawe student was in her second year studying to become a child and youth worker.
The mother and daughter were killed Tuesday after their car was hit by a transport truck in the east lanes of Highway 401 between Colonel Talbot Road and Wellington Road.
It was the first of two deadly 401 crashes that day.
The driver of the tractor-trailer faces charges, including failing to remain at the scene of an accident causing death.
GARROD was described yesterday by her peers as being "extremely bright," "always smiling" and "creative."
Her mother, 52-year-old B.J. THOM, also known as Elizabeth, was executive director of Self Abuse Finally Ends in Canada, a London-based group that helps people who inflict pain on themselves.
"It was such a shock when I heard," said Mary GRAHAM, the founder of Self Abuse Finally Ends. "B.J. was a very kind and caring person. She was just amazing."
THOM, a Toronto native, took over the group from Graham in 1998. She▲ battled with self abuse for years, GRAHAM said.
Fanshawe College spokesperson Jeff SAGE said students and staff who knew the mother and daughter were deeply saddened by the news of their deaths.
"It's a huge loss to the social services community."
Students can meet with counsellors and chaplains at the college to help them with their grief, he said.
Only hours after GARROD and THOM were killed, a second fatal crash occurred where a roadblock had been set up to divert traffic from the scene.
As a transport truck slowed down for the roadblock, a second transport hit it.
Timothy McDERMOTT, 50, of Essex County, driver of the second transport, was killed.
Western Region Ontario Provincial Police report there have been 10 fatal crashes in September, resulting in 12 deaths, many which could have been prevented.
"This trend is very distressing," said Const. Doug GRAHAM of Middlesex Ontario Provincial Police. Speed, following too closely and not paying attention appear to be the major factors, he said.
"If people are in a hurry, they drive aggressively," said GRAHAM, adding that following too closely and driving too fast were factors in McDERMOTT's death.
"Thousands of other cars had made that merge into the road closure without a collision," he said.
"He paid the ultimate price for driving incorrectly."
Highway Safety Tips
Calling the recent spate of deadly crashes on local roads "distressing," Ontario Provincial Police offer the following safety tips:
- Slow down.
- Leave about four car spaces between your vehicle and the next.
- Concentrate on your driving.
- Leave 10 minutes early so you won't be as tempted to rush if you come across traffic delays.
- Drivers who see a collision on a highway should pull over to a safe place and offer assistance when it's possible or get to the next exit and call police.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-10-10 published
London man dies in fiery crash
The identity of the victim in the fatality near Lucan has not been released.
By Joe BELANGER, Sun Media, Wed., October 10, 2007
Fatal: Doug GRAHAM, media officer with Middlesex Ontario Provincial Police, examines the burnt wreckage of a pickup truck at the scene of a collision that happened at 11 a.m. yesterday on Highway 4, just north of the Clandeboyne curve. The driver, and sole occupant of the pickup, which witnesses: say swerved into the path of an oncoming cement truck, was pronounced dead at the scene. (Susan BRADNAM Sun Media)
A head-on crash near Lucan between a pickup truck and a cement truck early yesterday killed a London man when the pickup exploded in flames.
The crash followed a deadly long weekend on Southwestern Ontario roads, with three people killed and another left fighting for life in hospital.
witnesses: to yesterday's crash along Highway 4, and its aftermath, painted a picture of sudden horror.
"There was lots of fire," said Londoner Gavin DOUCHERTY, who passed by the scene moments after the crash.
"There were (vehicle) parts everywhere along the road. They were trying to put the fire out with small extinguishers," he said.
An unidentified driver of a second pickup truck said he was following the cement truck shortly before 11 a.m.
"There was a huge burst of dust and a loud bang. I saw a pickup sliding across the road and then the cement truck rolled to a stop ahead of me," said the unidentified man.
The victim -- a man in his 20s, whom police hadn't publicly identified died instantly, Middlesex Ontario Provincial Police said. [The victim was subsequently identified as Ivan STIMAC.]
The cement truck driver, John DICKSON/DIXON, 42, wasn't hurt.
The crash occurred about eight kilometres north of Lucan and Mooresville Drive.
The northbound pickup crossed the centre line and collided with the southbound cement truck, Ontario Provincial Police said.
The impact appeared to have happened unexpectedly at full speed, with no tell-tale skid marks suggesting braking by either truck.
A kilometre-long stretch of highway was closed for hours as police investigated and road workers cleaned up.
The unidentified man from the second pickup said he went to check on the cement truck driver after the crash.
"I could tell (the pickup driver) was gone, so I went over to the cement truck and helped (the driver) get his door open and helped him from the cab. He was okay."
About 100 metres of highway was littered with debris from both trucks, a large tire from the cement truck thrown into a field 20 metres away.
The pickup, almost unrecognizable, was charred and torn, and the road badly scarred.
The Lucan-Biddulph fire department put out the blaze.
Meanwhile, a 30-year-old Bayham Township man was fighting for his life in hospital yesterday after the pickup he had been driving went out of control and rolled before hitting a tree Monday night.
The name of the victim, thrown from the pickup, wasn't released.
Elgin Ontario Provincial Police said the crash occurred about 11: 40 p.m. near the intersection of Talbot Line (Hwy. 3) and Hacienda Road in Malahide Township.
Police said it appeared the truck hit two road signs before rolling and hitting the tree.
Malahide Fire Department and Elgin-Saint Thomas Emergency Medical Services raced to the scene and found the driver, suffering "severe" trauma.
Taken to Saint Thomas airport, he was flown to London Health Sciences Centre where he was in critical condition.
Earlier Monday, a Sarnia man was killed after he lost control of his car and was ejected from the vehicle.
Phillip KREMER, 30, of Sarnia, was driving north on Brigden Side Road near Confederation Line about 6 p.m. when his car went into one ditch, crossed the road and ended up in another ditch. Kremer was pronounced dead at the scene.
Huron Ontario Provincial Police said a 19-year-old woman was killed at 3: 30 p.m. Monday when her car rolled on Goshen Line in South Huron.
Jolene UNWIN, of South Huron, was thrown from the car and killed.
In another crash, Friday at 6 p.m., an 81-year-old man died from a medical condition after a two-car crash on Goderich Street in West Huron.
Deborah DILLON of Huron East is charged with failing to yield from a private driveway.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-11-22 published
Special Investigations Unit probes shooting death during robbery
By Canadian Press, Thurs., November 22, 2007
Kitchener -- The province's Special Investigations Unit is probing the shooting death of a man after an attempted robbery at a Kitchener drug store.
Waterloo Regional Police responded to a report of a robbery in progress about 9: 30 p.m. Tuesday.
When they arrived, they confronted a man leaving the Shoppers Drug Mart, one of the officers fired a gun once and the man was hit.
Trevor GRAHAM, 26, of Kitchener, was taken to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
witnesses: report seeing a man lying on the ground at the entrance to the store and a female police officer trying to revive him.
The Special Investigations Unit investigates all incidents of serious injury or death when police are involved.

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GRAHAM 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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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-05 published
BRUCE, John (1907-2007)
After a full and wonderful life, John passed away peacefully in his 100th year on January 3, 2007 in Vancouver. Loving husband of Edith for over 60 years, and dear father of Jamie (Cindy) BRUCE, Mary (Bryan) GRAHAM and Scott (Mary) BRUCE. Adored grandfather of David (Una), Martha (Graeme), Andrew, Jamie and Alison and great-grandfather of Lorna. Born in Scotland to Matthew and Maggie BRUCE, John grew up in Toronto and used his ever creative talents to build a rewarding career in advertising, primarily with Eaton's in both Toronto and Winnipeg. In retirement he and Edith moved to Vancouver where they spent many happy years together enjoying family and making many special Friendships. John's dedicated care of Edith in her battle with Alzheimer's disease was inspiring to us all and touched our hearts deeply. John taught us the importance of laughter and the value of family and Friends. Hoping to "live to be as old as his jokes" was a favourite expression of his and we are proud that he did just that. His kindness and gentle sense of humour will be greatly missed and his memory cherished. Genevieve Schneider's kindness to both John and Edith in recent years has been greatly appreciated by the family. Flowers are gratefully decliined but donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada or a charity of one's choice will be appreciated. Cremation has taken place and Friends will gather to remember John at Crofton Manor at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2007.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-05 published
FOX, Marion Theresa
(First woman and first person to be inducted to the Canadian Amateur Softball Association and the Provincial Women's Softball Association November 1977)
Peacefully with her loving sister Dorothy by her side on Wednesday January 3, 2007 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Marion, beloved daughter of the late Della (née GRAHAM) and John FOX. Loving sister of Della, John and his wife Mary, Dorothy and her husband the late Edward MURPHY, and Edward and his wife Theresa. Auntie Mame will be lovingly remembered by all of her nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Visitation on Saturday from 2 to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m. (Prayers - 3 p.m. Sunday) at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street (at Goulding, south of Steeles). Funeral Mass to be held on Monday January 8th at 9: 30 a.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Roman Catholic Church, 75 Churchill Avenue, Toronto. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Condolences www.rskane.ca R.S. Kane 416-221-1159

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-05-28 published
KENNEDY, M. Joyce (née STEWARD/STEWART/STUART)
Of London, formerly of Ingersoll in her 80th year after a courageous battle surrounded by family at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, Intensive Care Unit on Friday May 25, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Doctor C.J. "Chuck" KENNEDY (1976.) Dear mother of Judd and Marlene KENNEDY of London, and Patricia and Douglas DUNCAN of Stirling. Loving Grandmother of Billy and April KENNEDY, Lissa and Chip STINSON, and Leeann and Grace DUNCAN. Great-grandmother of Wyatt KENNEDY and Joe and Lilly STINSON. Dear sister of Anne GRAHAM (Bob) of Toronto and the late Don STEWARD/STEWART/STUART of Calgary. Loving aunt of John (Cindy) GRAHAM, Bob (Ruth) GRAHAM, Duncan (Heather) GRAHAM, Peter (Sandra) STEWARD/STEWART/STUART and Heather (Howard) CALVERT. Friends will be recieved by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday May 28th at the A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street South, London. The Funeral Service will be held at Saint Anne's Anglican Church (Byron) 1344 Commissioners Road West on Tuesday May 29th at 2 p.m. with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Interment in Ingersoll Rural Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Baseline Road East, London, University Hospital Intensive care Unit, and Saint Anne's Anglican Church 1344 Commissioners Road West, N6K 1E1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-05 published
STITT, Eric Geddes
Eric died in Burlington, his home for 55 years, on Saturday, June 30, 2007, after a good, long life. He was born in Hamilton, Ontario on April 6, 1917 to Mary (née GEDDES) and Alexander STITT and had two sisters, Mary GRAHAM and Holly MAW, both of whom predeceased him. He attended Central, Westdale, Trinity College and New York University. He volunteered to go overseas in 1941 and served in the 2nd Survey Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery until the end of the war. Shortly after the war he met Jean REA and they were married in 1948. Over the next eleven years they had five sons and gave up trying to have a girl. For almost all his working life Eric worked as the Purchasing Agent for Comstock. He was an avid tennis player, gardener and golfer for many years of his life and played his last game of golf just last fall. He will be missed by his sons and daughters-in-law: Nick and Susan, Brad and Jeanne, Dan and Sue, Joel and Christine, Karin: as well as his grandchildren: Adriana, Colin, Alexandra, Nichole, Melissa, Justin and Eric and his 3 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Jean in 1997 and his son Alex in 1987. Cremation has taken place. A private funeral service will be held later in St. Luke's Church, Burlington, followed by interment at Hamilton Cemetery.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-28 published
MacLEAN, Mary Margaret " Marg" (née DAVIS)
Peacefully, in hospital, with her family at her side, on 25 July 2007, Ottawa, Ontario. Born 25 February 1916, Winnipeg, Manitoba to Robert J. DAVIS (Larne, Northern Ireland) and Ethel M. ABERNETHY (Kingston, Ontario). Marg joins her dear, late husband, Roderick Watson MacLEAN (1979,) and two precious children, Duncan and Katherine (1945). Beloved mother of Brian Roderick of Ottawa (Debbie GIBSON) and Margaret Joan (Arnold DAGENAIS) of Vancouver, and loving Gramma Marg to Duncan and Brilee. She was predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law, Robert A. and Elinore DAVIS, sisters-in-law, Jean and Jessie MacLEAN and Betty TILLEY, brothers-in-law, Bruce MacLEAN and Reid TILLEY, and cousin, Irene POWERS. She is survived by brother-in-law, John MacLEAN (Toronto,) sister-in-law Joy MacLEAN (Calgary,) and Clarke and MaryLou GIBSON (Wasaga Beach). Marg delighted in her family as mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, step-grandmother, great step-grandmother, aunt and great aunt, and was a wonderful friend to all who knew her. She will be remembered with much love. A member of 'the Chestnut Street gang' with Edna Houston and the late Allie Williams, Marg was educated at Kelvin High School in Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba before moving to Ottawa and Queen's University (B.A., 1937). She and her dear friend, Isobel Muir, met at Queen's. At Carleton University Marg was Secretary to the Graduate School. An avid 'B' golfer, Marg was a long-time member of the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club, a past captain of the women golfers at the Hunt Club, played regularly with the business women and curled when the snow came. She loved bridge and played regularly till just before her death. A love of travel took her from Russia to New Zealand with family visits to Mexico and to cousin, Ibby BELL, in Northern Ireland. She was an active member of Glebe Saint_James United Church. For years she was a community volunteer. For the last several years Marg was part of the community at The Palisades Ottawa where she had many long-time and new Friends who were wonderful company. The Glebe had been her neighbourhood since coming to Ottawa, even while living in Alta Vista. Thank you all for your Friendships. Family and Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa, Wednesday, 1 August 2007 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Marg's Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, 2 August 2007 at 1 p.m. Interment at Beechwood Cemetery. Donations can be made in Marg's memory to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Thanks to the staff at The Palisades-Ottawa, the nursing staff of 8 West at the Ottawa General Hospital and in particular, to Doctor BARNES, Doctor MacKINNON, Hillary GRAHAM and Kelly Ann BAINES for their caring support. Thanks also to Rev. George CLIFFORD for his constant Friendship and guidance. Condolences/tributes: mcgarryfamily.ca

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-02 published
GRAHAM, Gary T., M.B.A., C.M.A.
In loving memory of Gary T. GRAHAM, who passed away July 29, 2007. Beloved father, brother, uncle and friend. We will remember you forever in our hearts and thoughts. Gary leaves behind his son Raoul GRAHAM (Marianne,) sister Lois CUDA (John,) niece Jenny THIESSEN (Brian,) niece Cindy WRIGHT (Clay,) and the Rojas-Pizarro-Ruiz family.
A remembrance ceremony will be held at the Murray E. Newbigging Funeral Home, on Friday, August 3 at 11 a.m., 733 Mt. Pleasant Road.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-09 published
EL BAROUDI, Gail Ray (née SULLIVAN) (August 2, 1936-August 3, Died peacefully in her seventy-second year at the Toronto East General Hospital. Beloved wife and best friend of Sandy EL BAROUDI for forty-eight years. Dearest daughter of Michael and Isabel (BINNS) SULLIVAN. Also predeceased by her brothers Brian and Patrick SULLIVAN. Cherished mother of Mona MacKENZIE (Gordon,) Helen THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON (Christopher), Mark EL BAROUDI (Shelley WOLOSKI), Susanne CARSLEY (Louis,) and Laura EL BAROUDI. Devoted grandmother of Alexa-Reigh THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Cole THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Devon THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, Madeleine EL BAROUDI, Timothy CARSLEY, Jacqueline MacKENZIE, Nicola CARSLEY, Griffin EL BAROUDI, and Mercedes MacKENZIE. Sadly missed by her brother Dennis SULLIVAN (Aileen; Carey and Jeanette;) her sister-in-law Sandra SULLIVAN (Patrick; Todd, Sheena, Tammy and Scott); and her sister-in-law Nelly FERGUSSON (Blair; Kira and Andrew). Remembered with fondness and Friendship by her cousins Charlotte GRAHAM Virginia ALLENDER (WELSH), Carolyn LOUGHLIN (WELSH) and Robert WELSH; Maureen KOLPAK (SULLIVAN) and Brenda METZNER (SULLIVAN) Marjorie STEAD (BINNS) and Sylvia LAWES (BINNS;) Timothy BREWER, M.D. Gail attended Middlebury College and received her M.B.A. (Finance) degree from McGill University. She was born in Long Island, New York and resided all of her married life in Canada, the last thirty-six years on Heath Street West in Toronto. She was generous with those who were in need wherever they might be in the world and she dedicated her life to the care of her family. As a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, she worked quietly and diligently to help bring the churches in her community closer together through events like the Good Friday Walk. As her children grew up, Gail developed a passion for the investment business and economics. She became a stockbroker, then a teacher (Investing for Women; Branksome Hall) and later took up writing for newspapers in Montreal and Toronto, latterly becoming a free-lance reporter for the Report on Business in the Globe and Mail. She was passionate about her garden, flowers and plants. She adored her pets, cats in early years (Johnny and Fluffy) and Labrador Retrievers in later years (Anna, Lucy and Holly). She loved walking with her dogs, and spending parts of her summers on Lake Huron (Grand Bend) and Lake Simcoe (Shanty Bay). She was delighted by the Opera Atelier and attending the theatre. She cherished entertaining family and getting together with old Friends. Gail was uncomplaining and encouraging to those around her as she faced a difficult and debilitating challenge over the last months. A private service was held for the immediate family after her death and a celebration of her life will take place in October (details of the arrangements for this event will appear in these columns in late September/ early October). In lieu of flowers, donations in Gail's memory for the general maintenance of the G5 roof-top garden at the Toronto East General Hospital are welcome www.tegh.on.ca Those wishing to offer condolences are invited to e-mail www.trullfuneralsyonge.com

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-10 published
BARTON, Lucile Aiken (née GRAHAM)
Peacefully on September 7, 2007. Squish was born in Toronto on February 23, 1919 and was predeceased by her husband Ted, a dedicated physician. Survived by her four children (Peter, Tom, Bruce, Joyce), seven grandchildren (Alix, Lisa, Doug, Alice, Laura, Katie, Katerina) and six great-grandchildren, she will be affectionately remembered by family and Friends for her love of nature, exotic travels and her passion for word puzzles. Following cremation, her family will celebrate her life privately.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-11 published
KEATING, Ronald (1929-2007)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ron KEATING in his 77th year at his home surrounded by his family on September 9, 2007 after a long and challenging journey with cancer, one which he endured with great courage and bravery. He is the devoted husband of Mary, loving father to Colleen PALMER, Gail GRAHAM and the late Richard KEATING. Will be sadly missed by son-in-laws Richard and Steve. Cherished grandfather of Steven and Heather, beloved brother to Irene ANDERSON. Ron KEATING was born and raised in South Africa where he obtained his accreditation as a chartered accountant and went on to become Secretary-Treasurer of Consolidated Western Wines Ltd. in South Africa. Ron immigrated to Canada in l960 where his ambition and determination led him to become President of Litton Systems Canada Ltd. from 1971 to 1986. Ron achieved great success in this role leading the company to historic growth and sales during his tenure. Complementing his professional designation, Ron was director of the Aerospace Industry Association of Canada and also served as chairman from 1980-81. He also enjoyed playing squash in his spare time and was a top ranked player at the Skyline Squash Club. In his later years he loved to travel and spend time in his favorite place, Hawaii. Ronald was a generous and loving man and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A service will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road W. (one block east of Kerr) Oakville on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 1 p.m. with visitation 1 hour before the service. Cremation to follow. The family offers a special thanks to Doctor PYLE and nurses Liliya and Sharliee for their support and care given to the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Ronald McDonald House, 4th Floor, 1 McDonald's Place, Toronto, Ontario M3C 3L4 or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Email condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-24 published
GRAHAM, Boyd
On Sunday, September 23rd, 2007, following a brief but unremitting illness, predeceased by his parents John and Mary, Boyd died safe in the arms of his beloved sister Sally. He will be deeply missed by his siblings Sarah and Jonathan, their mother Connie and the extended family. Memories of Boyd will bring tears, smiles and laughter, as stories retold capture his special place in the hearts of the many who are proud to have called him friend. The funeral service followed by a reception will take place at the Mount Royal Funeral Complex, 1297 Chemin de la Foret, Outremont, Québec, on Friday, September 28 at 3.00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory should be made to the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-01 published
GRAHAM, Mildred▼ Ellen (née ROGERS)
Entered into rest at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, on Thursday, September 27, 2007. Mildred (née ROGERS) graduated from the Ross Memorial Hospital as a R.N. in 1945 and was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth GRAHAM. Loving▲ mother of Jane BECK and her husband Paul and George and his wife Brenda. Cherished grandmother of Adam and his wife Sonja, Travers, Rebecca, and Kirk and his wife Thalia. Dear sister of Jim and his wife Hazel, Kathleen COAD and the late Clare, Edna CORNEIL and her husband Douglas, predeceased by Marion DAVIDSON and her late husband Caseman. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. The visitation and funeral service were held at the Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay (705) 328-2721. A private interment was held at the Riverside Cemetery, Lindsay. Memorial donations to the Ross Memorial Hospital Palliative and Continuing Care would be appreciated by the family.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-09 published
WAINWRIGHT, Audrey Beatrice (née JACKSON)
Mother, grandmother, volunteer, bridge player, singer. Born August 5, 1903, in Toronto. Died September 17 of natural causes in Vancouver, aged 104.
By Deborah K. WAINWRIGHT, Page L6
In the end they were still there: that incredible sparkling smile in her bright blue eyes, and a song. At 104, my grandmother was singing and sparkling to the end.
Audrey Beatrice JACKSON began her journey in 1903. Her mother, Elizabeth GRAHAM, was fifth-generation Canadian. Her father, Herbert JACKSON, an immigrant from the United Kingdom, worked at The Montreal Star.
His love of words helped foster her voracious reading habit. Her longevity can only be chalked up to stubbornness.
Although the family lived in Montreal, Audrey's summers were spent at Ontario's Sparrow Lake. Photographs show her and her pals on the running board of a Model T Ford and in a cedar strip canoe.
In the 1920s, she pushed the gender barrier while working as assistant to future supermarket mogul Theodore Pringle Loblaw. (Her future husband would command her to leave that job.)
Handsome British ex-pat Charlie WAINWRIGHT won her heart. In 1932, they were married and moved to Windsor, Ontario, where Charlie worked at the Canada Life Assurance Company. They had three children; two boys and a girl.
Audrey could never sit still and volunteering became her passion. She played a major role in Toronto's Parent Teacher Association.
Raising three kids during the Great Depression and the Second World War was a great challenge but one she faced with determination and pride.
A special memory passed on to me was the VE Day celebration when Audrey took her children to the candy store and told them they could buy anything they wanted - a big extravagance marking the importance of the day.
In 1947, Charlie was transferred to Vancouver, and there Audrey found ways to feed her volunteer enthusiasm. In the late 1960s, now a widow, she became a Meals on Wheels volunteer and continued to do this well into her 80s.
When she moved into a retirement home, she continued to volunteer, helping new residents get settled.
Audrey played both lawn bowling and bridge with a fierce competitiveness. Her bridge club met every Tuesday for more than 50 years. Audrey cheated like a criminal.
Five years ago, Audrey was the matron of honour at my wedding. Escorted down the aisle by two of her eight grandchildren, she smiled at me as I said my vows and held my hand as I signed the register.
And in all these years she sang: Roll out the Barrel, Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree, Hey Good Lookin', words forgotten replaced by words made up.
The day before she died we sang together.
Deborah K. WAINWRIGHT is Audrey's granddaughter.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-19 published
GORHAM, The Rev. Dr. Nora
Former minister at Patterson Presbyterian Church, Nora passed away on October 17th, 2007 in Toronto. She was born in 1923 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Predeceased by her loving husband John. Survived by her daughters Margaret, Alison, Janice REYNOLDS and Ann GRAHAM; her sons Peter, Nicholas and Denis McCALLUM; by her grandchildren Heather, Danielle and David; and by her extended family at Patterson Presbyterian Church. Friends and family will be received at the Jerrett Funeral Home, 1141 St. Clair Ave. W. (one block east of Dufferin St.) Toronto, on Sunday, October 21st 2007 from 2: 00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral to take place on Monday, October 22nd at 10: 00 a.m. at Patterson Presbyterian Church (109 Harvie Ave.) A donation may be made in Nora's memory to either Patterson Presbyterian Church or to the Patterson Trust Fund #1, 109 Harvie Ave. Toronto, Ontario, M6E 4K4.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-25 published
BURACHOK, Ihor
Passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 24, 2007 at the age of 52. Loving husband of Bonnie (nee: GRAHAM.) Proud father of Alex and Daniel. Fondly remembered by Friends and family. Will be missed by his faithful dog, Sally and cat, Fluffers. Resting at the W.C. Town Funeral Chapel (110 Dundas Street East, Whitby 905-668-3410). Visitation will be Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial at St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church (38 Lviv Blvd, Oshawa) on Saturday at 1: 30 p.m. Burial at Groveside Cemetery in Whitby.
"His fantastic sense of humor and hearty laugh will be missed by all"

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GRAHAM 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 o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-30 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 '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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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-31 published
GRAHAM, Ewen B. " Pip"
Pip was born in Calcutta, India on October 31, 1930, grew up in England and moved to Canada in 1956. He spent a full life at Graham Ranches at Millarville, Alberta, and Hornby Island, British Columbia. He gently passed away in Victoria on October 20, 2007. Pip was educated at Cambridge; there he met Nicki, his beloved wife of 54 years. Pip worked to develop the equestrian sport of 3-day eventing nationally and internationally as a course designer, technical delegate and organizer. His involvement in numerous Olympic Games were marked by professionalism and attention to detail. He founded The Tack Shop in Calgary, one of Canada's largest equestrian supply companies. An accomplished rally driver, he placed second overall in the 1966 Shell 4000 Rally with navigator Henry Acteson. In 1982, Pip and Nicki moved to Hornby Island. They explored the coast to Alaska on their boat Lonely Bird, and spent winters in Maui. Pip is remembered as a true gentleman, with a heart of gold and an incredible sense of humour. He will be missed by his wife Nicki and children Juliet, Arifin Andrew (Wiluya), Nicholas (Margot) and Tessa, and grandchildren Annie Bishop ONDA (Rob,) and Christopher and India GRAHAM, and brother Nigel and family of Nairn, Scotland. Donations in Pip's memory greatly appreciated: the Pacific Whale Foundation (www.pacificwhale.org) or the Canadian Council of Doctor Graham's Homes (P.O. Box 2325, Saint Marys, Ontario N4X 1A2).

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-10 published
Doctor won Military Cross for bravery in a raging tank battle in North Africa
Trained in Toronto, he was seconded to the British Army to become a battalion medical officer at Tobruk, writes Sandra MARTIN. He was captured and spent the rest of the war treating PoWs
By Sandra MARTIN, Page S12
Shy, smart and athletic, Allen GRAHAM graduated from medical school a few months before Canada entered the Second World War. Less than two years later he had exchanged his intern's whites for a khaki uniform. As a member of the medical corps, Lieutenant GRAHAM was not supposed to be directly involved in fighting the enemy. Instead, he was expected to provide medical services when soldiers fell ill, and to care for the wounded. Instead, he was decorated for bravery in North Africa, captured by the Germans and spent most of the war behind enemy lines treating the sick and dying in prisoner of war Camps.
Allen Frederic GRAHAM was born in the middle of the First World War, the third of four children of Doctor Joseph and Eleanor (née BOYD) GRAHAM. On his mother's side he was the grand_son of Sir John Alexander BOYD, a very prominent lawyer and judge in the late 19th century. After Allen's father died when he was 11, the bereaved boy's godfather, J.P. BICKELL, the millionaire mining executive and part-owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs, provided the funds to send him to St. Andrew's College in 1927.
Boxing Champion
In his six years at the boarding school for boys located in Aurora, Ontario, Allen excelled both academically and athletically. He played cricket and was on both the first rugby and hockey teams and was the boxing champion in June, 1932, according to the school's records. He was also a prefect and won the Old Boy's Medal in math when he graduated in 1933.
After St. Andrew's, he went to the University of Toronto, graduating in medicine in 1939. He had served in the General Reserve of Officers Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps (R.F.) while he was at university, and was an intern at the Toronto General Hospital when the Second World War broke out. On July 1, 1941, he enlisted as a lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. He was quickly seconded to the Royal Army Medical Corps and shipped to England for training and then to Cairo. The British got a bonus in Lt. GRAHAM, according to his family, because he introduced his cricket-playing colleagues to the North American game of baseball.
He probably first saw action with British Forces at Tobruk, the heavily fortified and strategically located fortress in Libya that was hotly contested by Axis and Allied powers. But it was his courageous actions at the Gulf of Sidra, a body of water on the northern coast of Libya, that earned him promotion to the rank of captain and the Military Cross "in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Middle East."
The citation, which was published in the Canada Gazette on November 5, 1942, stated: "During the attack on El Sidra on 5 June 1942, this officer [Capt. Allen Frederic GRAHAM] was the battalion medical officer. He followed closely behind the attacking tanks, but realizing that a smokescreen put down by the enemy obscured his view, he brought his un-armoured vehicle to the forefront of the tank battle. There, in his truck or on foot, despite the battle raging around him, and the intense artillery and machine-gun fire of the enemy, he calmly proceeded from one damaged tank to another, evacuating the casualties and rendering first aid. He showed complete disregard for his own personal safety in the execution of his duty and his bravery was responsible for saving many lives."
Capt. GRAHAM was captured during the offensive led by The Desert Fox, German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, and his Afrika Korps Panzer tanks on Tobruk in May and June of 1942. (Tobruk remained under Axis control until the Allies re-took it after the Second Battle of El Alamein in November, 1942). After his capture, he continued working as a doctor, but tended to Allied prisoners of war from all over the world.
He was sent first to Italy "in such a dilapidated aircraft that he doubted they would reach their destination," according to an account written by W.G. Cosbie in his book, The Toronto General Hospital 1819-1965: A Chronicle, and then to Lamsdorf in Poland, the notorious Stalag VIII-B (later renumbered Stalag-344) that had been the site of PoW camps since the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71. It was there that the Germans had incarcerated Polish PoWs after invading Poland in 1939. Approximately 100,000 Allied PoWs eventually spent time in this over-crowded camp.
After having been incarcerated in Lamsdorf for nine months, Captain GRAHAM was moved to Stalag Luft III, a primary PoW camp for Allied officers in Sagan, about 170 kilometres southeast of Berlin. This camp was famous for the number of times PoWs attempted to flee their captors, including the major break from the British compound on March 24, 1944 that was the basis for the book and the movie entitled The Great Escape. Of the almost 80 prisoners who crawled out of camp through a tunnel 102 metres feet in length, dug nine metres below ground level, only three made it to neutral territory. The rest were recaptured, and 50 of them were executed.
Death March
Capt. GRAHAM's main job, according to an interview that he gave to The Globe and Mail on his return to Canada in June, 1945, was taking care of prisoners "who were unable to march." As the balance of power shifted after the D-Day invasion of Normandy in June, 1944, and Allied forces moved eastward through France and westward from Russia hoping to join up west of Berlin, the Germans began evacuating some of their PoW camps by forcing their prisoners on "death marches," or by cramming them into box cars on railway lines. Capt. GRAHAM's patients were the PoWs who were too weak or sickly to be transported.
Like many veterans, Capt. GRAHAM didn't like to discuss the horrors he had seen and experienced, but he did tell his daughters how frustrating it had been to try to treat PoWs when he had virtually no medical supplies. He was always performing triage and making horrific decisions about who was likely to die and who might survive with a dose of his paltry drugs. When the first Red Cross parcels, containing the miracle drug penicillin, arrived late in the war, he was jubilant.
The▲▼ Russians liberated Capt. GRAHAM's camp in March, 1945, and he finally began his long trek home. He told his family later that the Russians separated the officers from the enlisted ranks and fed them a meal of pigs' feet slathered with sour cream, washed down with vodka. It was far too rich for men accustomed to nothing more nutritious than black bread and water. Capt. GRAHAM was so nauseated that he went outside to be sick and fell head first into an open grave.
Many of the troops and the other PoWs began looting German houses, but all that Capt. GRAHAM wanted was a knife and a fork and a napkin ring - symbols of the civilized life he had left behind three years earlier. The GRAHAMs still have that "liberated" napkin ring, dated 1576.
Along with other Canadian PoWs, representing 48 different ranks, he travelled with Russian troops by box car, bicycle and on foot through war-devastated Poland and Ukraine. The Canadian PoWs embarked by ship from Odessa on the Black Sea. Capt. GRAHAM arrived at Union Station in Toronto on June 12, 1945, where he was greeted by his widowed mother and by a reporter and a photographer from The Globe and Mail.
Two months later, on Victory over Japan day in mid-August, 1945, he met Helen HAWKER at a celebratory party at his mother's big house on St. Clair Avenue in Toronto. Ms. HAWKER, who had arrived with another man, noticed tall, skinny Capt. GRAHAM sitting alone on a sofa under the stairs. Wondering who he was, she asked her friend, James GRAHAM, the veteran's name. "Oh, that's my brother, Allen," he replied, according to a well-told family story. "He's just back from the war. Don't pay any attention to him. He's boring." Ignoring this caution, Ms. HAWKER introduced herself and spent the rest of the evening by Capt. GRAHAM's side - while her date finally went home alone.
Elopement
Five months later, they eloped to New York, where they were married on January 28, 1946. This past January they celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. Together, they raised two daughters, Shari Graham FELL and Annabel GRAHAM.
After Capt. GRAHAM was demobilized, he returned to his medical studies, qualified as a specialist in internal medicine and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Canada) in the late 1940s. Doctor GRAHAM had privileges at Toronto General Hospital for many years, and saw patients at his offices in the Medical Arts Building at St. George and Bloor Streets in midtown Toronto for more than 50 years.
The GRAHAMs summered at Goodcheer Island in Georgian Bay and spent winters and weekends at "Hawksprings," their home in the Hockley Valley. Doctor GRAHAM finally retired when he was 80. After a long, healthy life, he fell ill last month with interstitial pneumonitis, a disease that is not usually responsive to antibiotics and causes a progressive shortness of breath.
Allen Frederic GRAHAM, M. C, was born in Toronto on October 2, 1915. He died in Toronto General Hospital on Wed., October 24, 2007. He was 92. Predeceased by his three siblings, he is survived by his wife Helen, his daughters Shari and Annabel, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and his extended family.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-17 published
GRAHAM, David Compton
It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of David GRAHAM in Ottawa on November 15, 2007 in his 82nd year. David will be dearly missed by his wife Anne, his children Janet (John), Melanie, Jamie (Diane), Nancy (Tony), stepdaughter Nicola (Geoffrey), and his sisters Joyce and Ruth. He is predeceased by his brother Gilbert, his parents Frances and Russell and his former wife Betty-Jean. He was greatly loved by his 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and his many nieces and nephews. David was a true renaissance man, ever exploring the world around him and the mysteries of life. His sense of humour and zest for life were the delight of his family and Friends. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Monday, November 19 at 1: 00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ottawa Heart Institute. Condolences/donations at www.mcgarryfamily.ca

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-22 published
GRAHAM, John F.
Professor Emeritus.
John died peacefully in Victoria on November 18, 2007, at 78. Survived by his beloved wife Eleanor. Proud and loving father of Chris (Joan YATES) and Lisa and devoted "Poppy" to Adrienne. Missed by sister Ruth HOMES. Born in Windsor, Ontario, he earned his Bachelor's at University of Windsor's Assumption College (1953) followed by an MBA from Western Ontario (1958). He taught many hundreds of bright Canadian minds at the Ivey School of Business (1958-1993) and was Assistant Dean (1973-1985). He was proud of his extensive volunteerism, sitting on many boards and helping to found the London Regional Childrens' Museum. His career took him to meaningful work in Pakistan and Kenya. At retirement, John and Eleanor spent the last 15 years having fun, traveling the world and enjoying life with Friends and family in Victoria and in London.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in John's name to the Annie Ruth Graham Fund (Camosun College Foundation, Victoria) the London Regional Children's Museum; or the John and Eleanor Graham Fund with the London Foundation.
Funeral service on Friday November 23rd at 3.00 p.m. at the University Club, University of Victoria. Memorial in London on December 15th, 3.00 p.m. at Spencer Leadership Centre. Condolences may be offered at www.sandsfuneral.com.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-22 published
Police fatally shoot man in Kitchener
By The Canadian Press, Page A7
Kitchener, Ontario -- A man was fleeing with stolen prescription drugs when he was shot and killed Tuesday night by a Waterloo regional police officer.
The▲ death of Trevor GRAHAM, 26, of Kitchener marked just the second time in 30 years that a local officer has killed anyone with a service pistol.
Mr. GRAHAM was leaving a Shoppers Drug Mart store at about 9: 30 p.m. when two uniformed officers responding to a robbery call met him in the front vestibule between two sets of doors.
There▲ was a brief exchange before one of the officers shot Mr. GRAHAM once in the chest.
Frank PHILLIPS, a spokesman for the provincial special investigations unit, couldn't say if Mr. GRAHAM was armed or if there was a struggle before the fatal shooting.
"I don't know that for sure," he said. "We have to find out exactly what led the officer to draw her pistol and fire."
The special investigations unit, which looks into all police incidents in which civilians are killed or seriously injured, has assigned five investigators and three forensic technicians to the case.
The constable who fired the fatal shot, a five-year police veteran, remains on active, front-line duty.
"There's no reason to suspend her," Inspector Bryan LARKIN said. "There's no reason to reassign her."
witnesses: said they saw an officer trying to resuscitate a man lying in the entranceway of the store.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-30 published
GRAHAM, Thomas
(Retired employee from Xstrata, formerly Falconbridge Nickel Mines Ltd.)
Suddenly, at his family business, on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, Thomas GRAHAM, Cedar Mills,▲ in his 57th year, beloved husband of Pam LOWDEN. Loving father of Ashley Robyn and Cory Thomas John. Dear son of the late Gordon and Margaret GRAHAM. Dear brother of Gordon and Cheryle GRAHAM, Woodstock; Ric GRAHAM and Patti NANSON, Gibsons, British Columbia. Dear son-in-law of Jack and Beverley LOWDEN, Caledon East. Dear brother-in-law of Peter LOWDEN, Caledon East; Paul and Lesa LOWDEN, Michigan; Patti and Scott DRYSDALE, Shelburne. Cherished uncle of Heather, Kristyn, Kaitlyn, Ryan and Kyler. Tom contributed many hours in volunteering for the community. The family will receive their Friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Sunday afternoon 2-4 and evening 7-9 o'clock. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, December 3 at one o'clock. Followed by cremation. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Saint Michael's Hospital Foundation, 30 Bond Street, Toronto M5B 1W8. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.eganfuneralhome.com

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-06 published
ROBINSON, Enid Elizabeth (née HARDING)
(July 8, 1931-December 4, 2007)
With great courage and dignity, Enid passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 in her 77th year. Beloved wife of 52 years of husband Galer. Treasured mother of Norman and Foster, and proud grandmother of Stefani (the joy of her life). Also survived by her sister Ann and husband Bob KNOTT, and brother-in-law Bob GRAHAM. Predeceased▲ by her sister Jill. Will be greatly missed by Cyndi, Heather and Jennifer. Enid was a genuine people person who obtained her diploma in social studies when her sons were grown, and contributed greatly to her community for many years. A Service to Celebrate Enid's Life will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Rd., Toronto, Ontario at 11: 00 a.m. Online condolences may be made at www.turnerporter.ca. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The Robinson Family extends great appreciation to Doctor Berry and the staff of the Palliative Care Unit of Toronto Rehabilitation Institute for their compassionate care.

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GRAHAM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-12-07 published
RUST, Charles Hammond
Suddenly, at home in Port Hope, on December 6th, 2007 of a pulmonary embolism. Husband of Anne. Father of Catherine (Kevin JOY,) Jennifer (Alan BERLET,) stepfather of Robin GRAHAM (Geoffrey LAWSON,) Christopher GRAHAM, Heidi GRAHAM (Michael WYNNE.) Brother of Paul RUST (Patte) of Vancouver. Grandfather of Robert, Charlie, Sydney, Andrew, Lauren, Ryan and Kayley.
A memorial gathering will be held at the Zest restaurant, 64 John Street, Port Hope, Monday December 10th from 12 noon until 2 p.m.
Memorial donations to The Friends of the Port Hope Public Library (56 Queen Street, P.O. Box 117, Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3V9) would be appreciated and can be received at www.rossfuneralchapel.com

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